LaVerne R. Squires Racine – Vern Squires, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2008 He was born in Arnold, Wisconsin on September 3, 1923, son of the late George and Wilhelmina (nee: Venzke) Squires. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 3, 2008 at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Randal Poppe and Rev. Thomas Chryst officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 5-7 pm, and Friday in the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Vern served in WWII with the US Navy on Midway Island. He married Elsie Frederich on February 21, 1948 in Racine. They were married by the late Rev. Bartz at Grace Lutheran Church where they are both active members today. Vern found a wonderful lot in Racine to build a fabulous home. Vern built a garage as his temporary home to start his family with son Joe and daughter Audrey. They all celebrated Christmas Eve of 1948 in the garage and then started the construction of the permanent home. The fall of 1951 they moved into the permanent home where the family grew with another son Rick in 1952. Vern and Elsie have many stories to tell of the building of their home and can proudly say it is still their home today nearly 60 years later. Vern started his working life as a spray painter, but took advantage of the Veteran’s GI bill to learn the skilled trade of carpenter. He worked for Barr Homes for nearly 30 years and then worked for himself doing custom carpentry. Vern retired in the mid 1980’s and enjoyed sitting on the porch under the oak tree in the front yard. Vern and Elsie both enjoyed going to antique sales and garage sales. These sales help to supply his second passion in life collecting antique tools and refinishing and repairing furniture. Vern also enjoyed gardening and taking long walks. The last years of his life was slowed by arthritis, so he lost his passion the puttering in his garage, which became his storage area for all the years of tools collecting. Vern is survived by his wife Elsie, son Joe Squires, Union Grove, WI son Rick & Leah Squires, Monument, CO, daughter Audrey (Jack) Fedor, Racine, brothers Clayton and George and sisters Lorna Bartley and Darlene (Jerry) Sherritt, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Memorials of your favorite choice are suggested.
Marva Ott says
Elsie and family,
Just wanted to send our deepest condolences on the passing of Vern. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I know he will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Take care. Love Marva, Steven and family (oldest daughter of Marvin Squires)
Jackie Squires Smith says
Aunt Elsie and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Vern. Sorry we can not be there with you at this painful time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jackie,Tom, and Ellie Smith
(Marvin’s daughter)
Charlene Squires Keller says
Aunt Elsie, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Vern. I always wished we lived closer so we could have seen more of our family there. Keep your memories close to your heart and seek comfort in them. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Char (Marvin’s 11th child), Craig & Casey Keller
Jim Squires says
Elsie and Family,
Just wanted to express my condolences for your loss,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Squires (Marvin Squires youngest son)
Tammie Jaragoske says
Aunt Elsie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please except our deepest sympathy. I know Uncle Vern is in great hands now and is at peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
May God bless you and give you strength,
Love, Tammie, Larry and family
Anita and Don Miller says
Dear Aunt Elsie and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Verne. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We know he is smiling in heaven with Dad and the rest of his brothers, sister and parents. May God comfort you with that knowledge. We love you. Anita, Don and Nolan Miller
SUZMARIE SQUIRES says
elsie and family
our thoughts and prayers are with you,vern was a great hard working man and he will be missed but I know he is in heaven with my dad marvin his brother.
god bless
with love
suz,(marvin 3rd to the oldest daughter) chelsey and jim
Mary Robinson says
Elsie and family, I was so sorry to here about Uncle Vern and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My Dad always spoke so highly of his brother and he will be missed by many.
Mary
Bill Squires says
Aunt Elsie and family,
We are very sorry about Uncle Verne. He is in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family at this most difficult time! Love, Bill,Jaron,& Mariel Squires (Marvins’s oldest son)
Mary Ann Friederich says
Dear Elsie and family,
I m so sorry to hear of the death of your dear husband Vern.
I pray you will receive comfort and peace from our Lord in the days to come.
Paul Squires says
Elsie and family,
I am so sorry to here about uncle Verns passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God shine his loving light upon you all. (Paul), Marvin’s 9th child.
Ray & Rita Holland (Squires) says
Dear Elise and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Uncle Vern. Our dad use to talk about his family so often to us.
It is so wonderful to be from such a large family. My dad new it and that’s why he had 13. Our prayers are with you all. Cherish your memories. God Bless
Rita & Ray
Dennis & Amy Squires says
Jan Gruewald Espiritu says
Aunt Elsie,
We were so sorry to hear the news this week about Uncle LaVerne. I knew he had been ailing in health for several years, but was not aware until Don Squires told me he was in a nursing home with Aunt Ruth.
Our sympathy goes out to you. I remember him as a kind Uncle who always had a smile and was joking around, full of energy. I have thought of you often this week and know that nothing can fill the void, but God and your wonderful memories will see you through.
In deepest sympathy,
Jan