Vernon F. Shoutz

Obituary

Vernon Francis Shoutz was born on May 8, 1943, in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was the son of Francis and Ora (Peters) Shoutz. Vernon was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth.  He received his education in Litchfield, and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1961.

On July 9, 1988, Vernon was united in marriage to Karen Hedtke at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wayzata, Minnesota. Vernon and Karen resided in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, and later moved to Waconia, Minnesota. They shared 33 years of marriage.

Vernon owned and operated his own auto body shop, Vern’s Body Shop, in Waconia, MN. He was a member of the Waconia Lions.

Vernon enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Vernon passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022, at New Perspective Senior Living in Waconia, Minnesota, at the age of 79 years. Blessed be his memory.

Vernon is survived by his:
Wife, Karen Shoutz;
Son, Eric Shoutz and his wife, Karla;
Step-children, Pamela Banks,
Sandra Hedtke and her husband, Steve Brandt,
Todd Hedtke and his wife, Sue;
12 grandchildren;
1 great-grandchild;
Siblings, Donald Shoutz,
Douglas Shoutz,
Lowell Shoutz and his wife, Sandy,
Kenneth Shoutz and his wife, Carol,
Linda Lou Schmitt and her husband, Jim;
Many other relatives and friends.

Vernon is preceded in death by his Parents, Francis and Ora Shoutz; Brother, Clayton Shoutz; Sisters-in-law, Joy Shoutz, Lois Shoutz, Bonnie Shoutz.