LaVerne Wedo

LaVerne Cecil Wedo, 80, Postville, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at his home following a brief illness. Funeral Services were held Saturday, November 21 at the Community Presbyterian Church in Postville, with Rev. Gary Catterson officiating. Burial followed in the Postville Cemetery with military rites.
LaVerne was born December 25, 1928 in Clermont to Charles and Margaret (Sampson) Wedo. He attended country school through eighth grade and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1952.
LaVerne was united in marriage to Delores Hesse August 26, 1955 in the home of Rev. Walter Martin. LaVerne was the father of four children. He hauled milk for many years. He worked for Hygrade in Postville for many years and retired in 1979. LaVerne enjoyed woodworking, playing guitar, sewing and skiing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his four children, Larry Peterson of Baker, FL, Cheryl Bock of Waukon, Randy (Linda) Wedo of Decorah and Connie Duffield of Waukon; one brother, Robert (Audrey) Wedo of Postville; 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
LaVerne was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Delores, in 2002; three brothers, Junior Wedo, Duane Wedo and Louis Wedo; and one sister, Betty Flack.
Condolences may be left at www.graufuneralhomes.com. Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville assisted the family with arrangements.