LaVerne Henrichs

LaVerne Henrichs, 90, town of Hamburg, joined our heavenly family on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022.

He was born July 15, 1932, to the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs in the township of Hamburg. He attended Salem School. LaVerne started his truck driving career early when he drove milk truck for Mullins Cheese, even before having a license. He proudly served his country as a member of the Army from 1952-1961.

LaVerne married his one true love, Joyce (Augustine) Henrichs, on September 3, 1955, in Pine City, Minn. Together, they built a home in the township of Hamburg, where the Lord blessed them with seven boys. LaVerne drove truck for many different companies with most of his driving years being for Able Distributing. He enjoyed hunting, working in the woods, mowing the lawn at church, and participating in snowmobiling events. He was an active member of snowmobile clubs for over 50 years and was a founding member of the A& H and Hamburg clubs, as well as the Marathon County Snowmobile Council.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family: Michael (Julie) Henrichs, Mark (Tammy) Henrichs, Tim (Stacy) Henrichs and Todd (Michelle) Henrichs; eight grandchildren: Stephanie Blasky, Shawn (Kate) Henrichs, Scott (Melissa) Henrichs, Michelle (Aaron) Henrichs, Taylor (Dylan) Henrichs, Morgan (Colin) Henrichs, Matthew Bell and Michael Bell; ten greatgrandchildren: Korbyn, Karsyn, Jayden, Travis, Kamryn, Jesse, Kendra, Jordan, Andrew and Sadie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is survived in death by one sister, Mavis (Eldred) Nehrbass. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce, three infant sons, his parents, four brothers (Emery, Haron, Wallace, Elton), and two sisters (Evelyn and Arlene).

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamburg. Rev. Don Love presided. Friends called Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers monetary donations to be made in LaVerne’s honor to St. John’s maintenance fund.

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