Laverne M. Erdmann

LaVerne M. Erdmann, age 89 of Arlington passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Arlington Township. A visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1at the Kolden Funeral Home in Arlington with visitation continuing one hour prior to service time Wednesday at the church. Interment will be in the St. John's Lutheran Cemetery. LaVerne was born on May 24, 1925 in Green Isle, Minnesota to Henry and Martha (Thomas) Ehlers. She was baptized on June 7, 1925 and confirmed on April 2, 1939 both at Zion Lutheran Church in Green Isle Township. LaVerne attended school in Green Isle through the 8th grade. LaVerne married Milo Erdmann on January 23, 1946. She was a homemaker, worked at Tonka Toys, worked in the restaurant business, and was a home health aide from 1977 - 1994. LaVerne enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and playing cards. She is survived by her children: Diane (Ernie, Jr.) Laabs of Arlington, Elaine (Bob) Sommers of Glencoe, Milo Erdmann (friend Margaret) of San Pedro, CA., Lynn Kelly of Redondo Beach, CA.; grandchildren: Brian Sommers, Amy Wedeking, Justin Kelly; great grandchildren: Brock, Kennedy and Dominic Sommers, Carter and Hannah Wedeking; sister: GertVinkemeier of LeSueur; sister-in-law: Rosie Ehlers of Glencoe; nieces and nephews. LaVerne is preceded in death by her husband: Milo; children: Beth and Lee Erdmann; brother: Art Ehlers; sister: Olga Lucht; brothers-in-law: Clarence Vinkemeier and Art Lucht.