Service Information
Vernon Walter Dressel, age 91, of Hutchinson, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, at Woodstone Senior Living in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 15, 2016, at 11:00 A.M., at Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson, with interment at Oakland Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. and Friday, 8:00 - 9:00 A.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Vernon Walter Dressel was born on November 10, 1924, in Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of Aaron and Fredella (Peters) Dressel. Vernon was baptized as an infant, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth, at Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in country school District #40 in Hassan Valley Township, McLeod County.
On March 5, 1949, Vernon was united in marriage to Lugene Peters, at the Congregational Church in Brownton, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with six children, Thomas, Pat, David, Mark, Jane and Brian. Vernon and Lugene resided and farmed in Hassan Valley Township, rural Hutchinson. They shared 63 years of marriage until Lugene passed away on January 13, 2013.
Vernon was a life-long farmer. He retired in 2000, but continued to help local farmers. Vernon was a member of Vineyard United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. He was also a member of the Kiwanis and Farm Bureau.
Vernon enjoyed dancing, listening to old time music and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with friends drinking coffee. He was proud of his International Harvester tractors and Holstein cattle. He was a member and served as past president of the McLeod County Historical Society. He also served as an election judge and a member of the Creamery Board. He was loved by everyone and was affectionately known as “Soapie”. Besides his wife Lugene, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were the most important part of his life.
When Vernon needed help with his daily care, he became a resident at Woodstone Senior Living in October of 2014. He passed away there on Monday, April 11, 2016, at the age of 91.
Blessed be his memory.
Vernon is survived by his:
Children, Patricia Boll and her husband, Delgene of Hutchinson, MN,
David Dressel and his wife, Annette of Hutchinson, MN,
Mark Dressel and his wife, Jane of Hutchinson, MN,
Jane Selstad and her husband, Lee of St. Louis Park, MN,
Brian Dressel and his wife, Mona of Brownton, MN;
Daughter-In-Law, Betty Sturges of Brownton, MN;
15 Grandchildren;
18+ Great Grandchildren;
Sisters-In-Law, Diane Breckenridges and her husband, Warren of Chicago, IL,
Edith Peters of Milwaukee, WI;
Brother-In-Law, Carlton “Buzz” Peters of Florida;
Many other relatives and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by his Parents, Aaron and Fredella Dressel; Wife, Lugene Peters; Son, Thomas Dressel; Sister, Amy Dressel; Brothers-In-Law, Jay Peters, Paul Guzie; Sisters-In-Law, Fran Guzie, Margaret Peters; Great Granddaughter, Talon Dressel.
Sharyn Grams says
My deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers to Vern’s family. When ever I went to Woodstone, to visit my aunt, he would always have a smile on his face. If he was in the dining area,having coffee, he always had time to chat and say ‘Hi’. He will be sadly missed.
Andrea Koenig says
What a great man Vern was~~~I am so happy he got to have his “dream” fulfilled at Woodstone with the horse, tractor, and seeing his good friend Elmer Howe.I knew the Dressels for lots of years, first meeting them at a Diabetic Support group meeting. My sympathies~~~~Andy Koenig
Lori and Mike Buske says
Vernon was such a sweet, kind, gentle–gentleman. He had such a great sense of humor. He was a very easy person to have a conversation with. We always felt better after spending time talking to Vernon. He gave back so much positive energy. Our Grandpa Warren Peters and his nephew Vernon are together again. They are looking down on us, talking about the season ahead and what kind of crops will be on their land. Thank You for being part of our lives Vernon. We are better people because of you. Our sincere sympathies to his fine family. Lori and Mike Buske
Karen Hoffmann says
To the Dressel family,
Sending our deepest sympathy to all of you. May you cherish and hold close to your hearts all of the wonderful memories you have of such a kind, sweet and great man. One can only imagine the wonderful reunion in heaven with your Mom, Tom and the Lord waiting for him. With Love, hugs and prayers. God Bless!
Karen and Larry Hoffmann
Gloria Janicke says
I enjoyed seeing Vern at Woodstone, when I was visiting residents from Peace Lutheran Church.
Karen Hoffmann says
To the Dressel family,
Remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers at the loss of a wonderful, kind and loving man.
May you all cherish and hold close to your hearts all the wonderful memories you have of this great man.
One can only imagine the reunion taking place in heaven with the Lord, Tom and your Mom and Dad.
Sending our sympathy, love and prayer to all of you. God Bless.
Karen and Larry Hoffmann
karen greve says
The Dressel family, I am so sad to here of my former neighbor passing away. He was a great man and neighbor, loved to sit and chat with him in the garage/driveway with his children and grandchildren. He will definitely be missed by his former neighbors and his woodstone neighbors. karen/family pharmacy sta