Vernon “Mickey” Herbert Briesemeister

Obituary

Vernon “Mickey” Herbert Briesemeister was born on March 25, 1926, in Carver County, Minnesota. He was the son of Herbert and Verona (Wischnack) Briesemeister. Vernon was baptized as an infant on April 5, 1926, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 17, 1940, both by Rev. Theodore Rolf at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in New Germany, Minnesota. Vernon’s mom died when he was only two years old and at that time he and his sister moved to Grandpa and Grandma Wischnack’s farm. He received his education in rural New Germany, Minnesota, thru the 8th grade. Vernon entered active military service in the United States Army Air Force on July 10, 1944, and served his country in World War II. He received an Honorable Discharge on July 6, 1946.

On November 20, 1951, Vernon was united in marriage to Elaine Zuehl by Rev. R.A. Ritz at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Lester Prairie for 64 years before moving to Waconia in 2016. Their marriage was blessed with six children: LaJean, Gary, Marjorie, Kathy, Brian and Scott. Vernon and Elaine shared over 66 years of marriage.

Vernon worked at Sterner Industries as a service engineer for 38 years, retiring in 1991. He was an active member of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. Vernon was also a member of the Lester Prairie American Legion Post #463, the Camper Club and Senior Citizens Group. Vernon and Elaine were Honorary Senior Citizens for the Prairie Days Parade in 2015.

Vernon enjoyed bowling, camping, traveling and watching the Minnesota Twins and Gopher football games. He also loved watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participate in all their events. Vernon treasured the time spent with friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Vernon passed away peacefully on Monday, May 21, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waconia, Minnesota, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 26 days.

Blessed be his memory.

Vernon is survived by his:
Wife, Elaine Briesemeister of Waconia, MN;
Children, LaJean Hoof and her husband, Donald, of Lester Prairie, MN,
Gary Briesemeister of Howard Lake, MN,
Marjorie Herrmann and her husband, Jerome, of Lester Prairie, MN,
Kathy Briesemeister and her husband, Brad Arnold, of St. Louis Park, MN,
Brian Briesemeister of Lester Prairie, MN;
Grandsons, Ryan Hoof, Aaron Briesemeister and his wife, Hannah, Michael Herrmann and his fiancé, Becca, Cody Briesemeister,
Philip Briesemeister and his wife, Meghan;
Step Grandson, Dustin Schultz and his wife, Kathleen;
Granddaughters, Jennifer Schultz and her significant other, Ted Rein, Terri Novotny and her husband, Shannon, Rachel Ricard and her
husband, Curt, Angela Herrmann, Rebecca Herrmann and her fiancée, Randy, Amber Lind and her husband, Jake, Anna Briesemeister and her fiancée, KaCee;
Great Grandchildren, Noah, Maya, Sophia, Addisyn, Avrey, Alivia, Ariel, Shiloh, Janne, Havilah, Dylan, Hayley, Colton, Cooper, Ella, Hunter, Olivia, Maci, Maverick;
Sister, Lorraine Kohler of Winsted, MN;
½ Sisters, LaVonne Gueningsmann and her husband, John, of Winsted, MN,
Leana Gueningsman and her husband, Clifford, of Lester Prairie, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Marlys Briesemeister of Lester Prairie, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and many friends.

Vernon is preceded in death by his Parents, Herbert and Verona Briesemeister; Step Mother, Lydia Briesemeister; Son, Scott Briesemeister; ½ Brother, David Briesemeister; ½ Sister, Donna Herrmann.