Obit: Genteman, Vern Ray (1951
- 2022)
Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail:
dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Genteman, Mills
----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 7/27/2022
Genteman, Vern Ray (25 July 1951 – 22 July 2022) With Flag
Vern Ray Genteman passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday, July
22, 2022, in Fredonia, at the age of 70.
He was born July 25, 1951, in Neillsville, son of William and Lura (Mills)
Genteman, the youngest of 6 children. Vern was married to Catherine on October
14, 1978, for 43 years. They had 3 children together, Zachary, Nathan, and
Jennifer. Vern proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1970-1972 and then spent
his entire professional career working as an auto technician for 44 years
retiring in January of 2021. He enjoyed hunting, boating, camping, traveling
with family, and collecting classic cars in his younger years.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine; his children, Zachary (Alysabeth), Nathan
(Vivian), and Jennifer (Daniel); his siblings, William Jr., Bonnie, Barb, and
Betty; his 6 granddaughters, Amber, Peyton, Taylor, Ella, Mackenzie, and Hailey;
and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents William and
Lura Genteman, and a brother Larry Genteman.
A Celebration of Vern’s Life will be on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at
the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. A visitation will be held on Friday
afternoon from 12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M. at the Holly Funeral Home. Burial will
take place following his service on Friday at the Central WI Veterans Memorial
Cemetery in King where full military honors will be performed. The Holly Funeral
Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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