1949
Vernon
2012
Vernon Jahnke
April 30, 1949 — July 13, 2012
Vernon John Jahnke, 63, of Claremont, CA died Friday, July 13, 2012.
He was born on April 30, 1949 in Albert Lea, MN to Vernon Louis and Marion (Leland) Jahnke. He grew up and graduated from high school in Bricelyn, MN and went on to graduate from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 1971. On May 31, 1974 he was united in marriage to Debra Anderson at Lindstrom, MN. He went to Luther Seminary and earned his Master of Divinity in 1978. He served at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in DeWitt, NE then served at First Lutheran Church in St. James, MN. In 1986, he took his family to Claremont, CA to graduate school where he earned his Doctorate of Ministry degree. He served Our Savior Lutheran Church and Church of the Brethren in LaVerne, CA as well as a variety of interim positions in Southern California. He also worked at retirement communities in California.
Vern will be remembered for his sense of humor and care of others. He was a friend of people in A.A. where he had a real ministry to people suffering from alcohol addiction and depression. He was a friend to all and had a unique ability to connect people. His love for people took him to disaster relief areas where he loved to help build houses for people. He enjoyed reading, fishing, discussing theology, handyman work, and visiting with people. He was at his best and happiest when he was helping others.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Jahnke of Claremont, CA; two sons: Chris (Alyssa) Jahnke of Playa del Rey, CA and Joel Jahnke of Portland, OR; three sisters: Kathy (Bob) Rosedahl of Rochester, MN, Emelie (Jim) Paulson of Albert Lea, MN and Myrna (Jim) Donovan of Minong, WI; a brother, Brad Jahnke and his wife Kim Clark of Roseville, MN and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sharon Jahnke.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 4 to 6 P.M. at the Bonnerup Funeral Home in Albert Lea, MN, with a time of sharing beginning at 4:00 P.M. Memorials can be sent to: LaVerne Church of the Brethren, 2425 "E" Street, LaVerne, CA 91750-4912.
He was born on April 30, 1949 in Albert Lea, MN to Vernon Louis and Marion (Leland) Jahnke. He grew up and graduated from high school in Bricelyn, MN and went on to graduate from Luther College in Decorah, IA in 1971. On May 31, 1974 he was united in marriage to Debra Anderson at Lindstrom, MN. He went to Luther Seminary and earned his Master of Divinity in 1978. He served at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in DeWitt, NE then served at First Lutheran Church in St. James, MN. In 1986, he took his family to Claremont, CA to graduate school where he earned his Doctorate of Ministry degree. He served Our Savior Lutheran Church and Church of the Brethren in LaVerne, CA as well as a variety of interim positions in Southern California. He also worked at retirement communities in California.
Vern will be remembered for his sense of humor and care of others. He was a friend of people in A.A. where he had a real ministry to people suffering from alcohol addiction and depression. He was a friend to all and had a unique ability to connect people. His love for people took him to disaster relief areas where he loved to help build houses for people. He enjoyed reading, fishing, discussing theology, handyman work, and visiting with people. He was at his best and happiest when he was helping others.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Jahnke of Claremont, CA; two sons: Chris (Alyssa) Jahnke of Playa del Rey, CA and Joel Jahnke of Portland, OR; three sisters: Kathy (Bob) Rosedahl of Rochester, MN, Emelie (Jim) Paulson of Albert Lea, MN and Myrna (Jim) Donovan of Minong, WI; a brother, Brad Jahnke and his wife Kim Clark of Roseville, MN and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Sharon Jahnke.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 4 to 6 P.M. at the Bonnerup Funeral Home in Albert Lea, MN, with a time of sharing beginning at 4:00 P.M. Memorials can be sent to: LaVerne Church of the Brethren, 2425 "E" Street, LaVerne, CA 91750-4912.
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