1930
LaVonne
2019
LaVonne A Zeitner
December 10, 1930 — December 31, 2019
LaVonne A. Zeitner, "Von", age 89, of Yuma Arizona, formerly of Rapid City South Dakota, passed away on December 31, 2019. Von was born on December 10, 1930 to Arthur and Martha "Zander" Zeitner. He attended grade school at rural Parkston South Dakota and High School at Faulkston South Dakota. He later attended the University of Maryland and Georgetown University becoming a Computer Systems Design Engineer.
Von joined the United States Air Force in 1951 and served his country for over 20 years, becoming a Korean and Vietnam Disabled Veteran. He was then employed by the Veterans Administration headquarters in Washington D.C. retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Yuma, Arizona. He was involved in all church activities. During his lifetime he held every Council Position of the Church. He was also directly and deeply involved in the establishment of 5 Lutheran Church Missions. Von was a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans, the A.O.C.S. Alumni Military Association, National Association of Uniformed Services, International Good Samaritans and the South Dakota Recreational Association. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the Pentagon Safari Organization and many other Community Organizations.
Von married Deloris Marquardt of Wecota, South Dakota in England on March 21, 1953, until Deloris passed away on February 28, 2010. He then married Marilyn Roschen of Lake City, Minnesota on April 17, 2011 in Yuma, Arizona. They enjoyed traveling for many years, visiting all of the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. They also visited many of the European Countries and enjoyed wintering in Yuma Arizona.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn; his son Shawn (Kris); 3 grandchildren, Samuel, Noah and Natalie; two brothers, Rallen (Phyllis) and Arlo (Konnie) all of Omaha Nebraska; 3 stepsons, Thomas (Vicki) Roschen, Richard (Dena) Roschen and James (Debra) Roschen; 2 steps grandchildren, Thomas and Megan Roschen. Preceding him in death was his first wife Deloris, daughter Cynthia, his parents and youngest brother, Norlan.
Funeral will be at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake City on January 13, 2020 at 11:00 am with Reverend Nathan Cordes officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery. Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online Condolences may be placed at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
520 W Chestnut St
Lake City, MN, 55041
516 West Chestnut Street, Lake, MN 55041
Lake City, MN, 55041
Lake City, MN, 55041
Von joined the United States Air Force in 1951 and served his country for over 20 years, becoming a Korean and Vietnam Disabled Veteran. He was then employed by the Veterans Administration headquarters in Washington D.C. retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Yuma, Arizona. He was involved in all church activities. During his lifetime he held every Council Position of the Church. He was also directly and deeply involved in the establishment of 5 Lutheran Church Missions. Von was a Life Member of the Disabled American Veterans, the A.O.C.S. Alumni Military Association, National Association of Uniformed Services, International Good Samaritans and the South Dakota Recreational Association. He was also an Honorary Life Member of the Pentagon Safari Organization and many other Community Organizations.
Von married Deloris Marquardt of Wecota, South Dakota in England on March 21, 1953, until Deloris passed away on February 28, 2010. He then married Marilyn Roschen of Lake City, Minnesota on April 17, 2011 in Yuma, Arizona. They enjoyed traveling for many years, visiting all of the United States as well as Canada and Mexico. They also visited many of the European Countries and enjoyed wintering in Yuma Arizona.
Survivors include his wife Marilyn; his son Shawn (Kris); 3 grandchildren, Samuel, Noah and Natalie; two brothers, Rallen (Phyllis) and Arlo (Konnie) all of Omaha Nebraska; 3 stepsons, Thomas (Vicki) Roschen, Richard (Dena) Roschen and James (Debra) Roschen; 2 steps grandchildren, Thomas and Megan Roschen. Preceding him in death was his first wife Deloris, daughter Cynthia, his parents and youngest brother, Norlan.
Funeral will be at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lake City on January 13, 2020 at 11:00 am with Reverend Nathan Cordes officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery. Mahn Family Funeral Home Anderson-Peterson Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Online Condolences may be placed at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
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JAN 13. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
St Johns Lutheran Church520 W Chestnut St
Lake City, MN, 55041
Funeral Service
JAN 13. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CST)
St. John's Lutheran Church - Lake City516 West Chestnut Street, Lake, MN 55041
Lake City, MN, 55041
Burial
JAN 13. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (CST)
St. John's CemeteryLake City, MN, 55041
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