Vernon Dobberpuhl

Vernon ?Vern? Dobberpuhl was born on February 23, 1928, in Carlos Township the son of Walter and Adeline (Dahlke) Dobberpuhl. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Faith. Vern attended Alexandria High School and graduated in 1946. Vernon was united in marriage to Corinne Burkey on March 23, 1948 at the West Moe Lutheran Parsonage. To this union three children were born. The family lived in Ida Township where Vern farmed for sixty three years and also sold insurance. Vernon would say quite often there was no place like the farm. Vern will be remembered for his love of animals, his wonderful memory and he never missed an opportunity to go fishing for sunnies. Vern died on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the St. Cloud Hospital. He is survived by his children: Stuart of West Fargo, Rick (Denise )of Omaha, NE, Valerie (Scott) Swenson of Alexandria; seven grandchildren: Mark Dobberpuhl, Mindy Plewacki, Christine Erickson, Jody Long, Mary Dobberpuhl, Andy Broussard, Aaron Broussard; five great grandchildren: Gavin Gonzales, Keenan, Jordan, Samantha Meyer, Lucy Broussard; sister, Betty Dittberner and special friend, Gen Krebs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corinne; parents, and sister, Muriel. Funeral service will be held on Friday, July 19, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Burial will be at the Kinkead Cemetery. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net