Vernon "Vern" H. Walentiny

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 64 years, Marguerite “Margie”; parents, Caroline and Theodore; three sisters, Ida, Katherine and Bernice; six brothers, Bill, Hank, Wally, Edmund, Edwin and Raymond.

Survived by sons, Joe (Janet) and John (Jeannie) Walentiny; daughters, Mary (Kevin) McAuliffe and Caroline (Jim) Brunelle; grandchildren, Amy (Chris), Denis (Erika), Maddy (Chris), Charlie, Tony, Caleb, Anna, Theo, Kindra and Kristin; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Drew, Jolie, June, Alexis, Aliyah, Adalyn and Alana; many loving nieces, nephews and friends.

Vern grew up in Melrose, Minnesota and upon graduation, he proudly served his country as a Navy Corpsman in both WWII and the Korean War.  He and Margie raised their family in Silver Bay.  He worked for Reserve Mining Company for over 40 years as medical, X-Ray and lab technician.

Vern will be remembered for his love of traveling, woodwork and commitment to his family

A Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will take place at 7:00 PM with a time for memory sharing immediately following.

Sunday, July 1, 2018 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel 3888 West Broadway, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

A Knights of Columbus Rosary Service will take place at 7:00 PM with a time for memory sharing immediately following.

Monday, July 2, 2018 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

The Church of St. Alphonsus 7025 Halifax Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

Monday, July 2, 2018 10:30 AM

The Church of St. Alphonsus 7025 Halifax Avenue North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429