LaVerne F. Dammann, age 84, of Lake City, died Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Lake City Care Center. LaVerne was born November 14, 1932 in Red Wing, Minnesota to Arthur and Bernice (Grossbach) Dammann. He attended rural school in Bear Valley and graduated from Lincoln High School in Lake City in 1951. After graduation, LaVerne went into partnership with his father on the family dairy farm.
LaVerne married Arlys Meyer on June 7, 1953 at Lincoln Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Zumbro Falls. After they were married, they farmed in Chester Township until 1991 when they retired and moved to Lake City. LaVerne continued to help on the farm even after his retirement. He was an active member of St. John's Bear Valley Lutheran Church where he served on the church and cemetery boards. He was also a member of the Lake City Kiwanis Club and the Lake City Sportsman Club.
He is survived by two daughters Debbie (Mark) Schmid of Apple Valley, Carol (Patrick) Rolph of St. Cloud, MN; one son Thomas (Julie) of Lake City; five grandchildren Joshua (Cassie), Christopher, Alexandra, Carston and Morgan; and two great grandchildren Monty and Leo. His wife, Arlys, parents, and special friend Lorriane Zimmermann preceded him in death.
A Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Bear Valley Church in Mazeppa with Reverend Alan Horn officiating. Burial will be at St. John's Bear Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel in Lake City and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Lake City Kiwanis Club or donor's choice. On-line Condolences can be sent to www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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1022 W. Lyon Ave., Box90
Lake City, MN 55041
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St. John's Lutheran Church - Bear Valley
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