Ervin Venske
Ervin E. Venske, 86, of Verndale, passed away June 15, 2016 at the CentraCare Health System in Long Prairie.
Funeral services were held June 22, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Verndale, with Pastors Robin Fish and Travis Loeslie, officiating.
Arrangements were with the Taylor Funeral Home, Staples.
Ervin was born April 29, 1930 to Frank and Selma (Jasmer) Venske in Verndale. He was baptized on May 15, 1930 and confirmed on April 3, 1943 into the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bartlett Township, Verndale by Rev. Brill.
Ervin married Ellen Ranua on June 14,1952 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Wadena. Ervin worked as a lumberjack, mechanic and welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and socializing with friends. They lived in Menagha for many years and then moved to the Lester Prairie area. He served in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954 as a requisition clerk (Radar O’Reilly).
Ervin is survived by two sons, Charles (Cindy) Venske of Waconia and Bryan Venske of Verndale and one daughter, Rhonda Venske of Buffalo; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlene Geiser of Arizona; nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one daughter, Shirley Zierden and four brothers: Robert, Delvin, Frank and Norver. w25c A00006B2016JN23