Service Information
Verone Marjorie Langhorst, age 104, of Gaylord, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the presence of her family, at Bayside Manor in Gaylord.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 16, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at Bernadotte Lutheran Church, Bernadotte Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Verone Marjorie (Peterson) Langhorst was born on December 31,1920, in Nicollet County, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Raymond and Esther (Johnson) Peterson and the oldest of 5 children. She was baptized and confirmed at Brighton Methodist. She attended District 65 country school in Nicollet county through the 8th grade and then went on and graduated from St. Peter High School.
After high school, she attended Mankato Beauty School and worked as a beautician in New Ulm. She married Elmer Langhorst on August 27, 1943, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Courtland. In 1948, they moved to the Bernadotte area and farmed the farm she grew up on. This is the farm her son and daughter-in-law (Steve and Mary) reside on today. They were blessed with 5 children, Diane, Rita, Linda, Carol and Steven.
In 1980, they moved to Gaylord to their "Dream Home". They enjoyed the years at 750 Woodland Drive where they hosted many, many celebrations with family and friends. Verone was known for her good cooking and baking .... especially for her all-time favorite - her home-made buns!!
Verone and Elmer shared 60 years of marriage until Elmer's passing on April 16, 2004. Verone remained in her home until 2016, when she moved to an apartment at Oak Terrace Retirement Community. She enjoyed her apartment and continued to have her family and friends come and join her for a cup of coffee and a little dessert.
Besides enjoying her family, Verone liked getting together with her Bernadotte friends and the Gaylord neighborhood ladies. She was a member of Bernadotte Lutheran Church and Women of the ELCA. She enjoyed planting her many flowers and keeping all her plants looking nice around her home. She strongly believed in accomplishing something each day, and that "common sense" goes a long way.
Verone is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Diane Harbarth of Gaylord, Rita and David Heinrich of Battle Lake, Linda Meyer of Rochester, Carol and Jim Young of Winthrop; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Mary Langhorst of Lafayette; 12 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.
Verone was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Esther Peterson; husband, Elmer Langhorst; son-in-law, Roger Harbarth; grandson-in-law, Max Blair; sister, Eleanore Nelson; brothers, Harlan, Eldon and Ronald Peterson; brother-in-law, Myron Nelson.
A special Thank you to the Staff at Bayside Manor that assisted with Verone's care. The family appreciates all the time you gave to their precious Mother.
Pam Hahn says
To the Langhorst family, losing a parent at any age is the hardest part of life, now the reunions start, Verone RIP you surely deserve it,your home with the Lord.
Lori Turbett says
My deepest sympathy to all of Verones family. I will always cherish my memories of her coming into the office and brightening our day. Her smile was contagious and her feisty energy so fun.
Steve Lytle says
Rest In Peace Grandma in-law Verone. You always took the time to do your perfect hair and get pretty for your guests all while hosting holidays & dinner for your extended family. You were always the last to sit and the first to get up if anyone needed anything at the table. The perfect hostess! Say ‘Hi’ to Elmer for us. (heart emoji) Love You!
Jackie Blair says
Love you, Grandma! You gave us a lot to admire and you set the standard high for being a strong, smart and kind woman, wife, mom, grandmother, etc.
I know how excited you are to see Grandpa.
Cheri & Steve LeBrun says
Our deepest sympathies to you all. Loved her energy when she came into the office. Super nice lady
Marjean Hendrycks says
A grand lady she was. Verone was both direct and candid, a trait far too few women of her era possessed. I hosted many birthday celebrations for my own mother as well as the Monday Morning Club gatherings of which Verone was a guest. I paid attention when Verone spoke. I’ve kept her words of wisdom in my heart and hope I’ve put them to good practice. Her life is to be celebrated. I know her family will do so with gusto.
David Franke says
Sorry for your loss Steve and Mary…..living 104 years is incredible!
Andrea Brinkman says
As healthcare workers we are taught not to have favorites but I know for a fact that everyone of us who cared for Verone at Oak Terrace adored this little lady! Our time spent with her was so enjoyable and we all felt truly blessed to have had Verone in our lives. My sympathy to the family,
Andrea Brinkman
Traci Sayre says
Our deepest sympathies to Verone’s family. May it help your hearts heal knowing she is at peace. Thinking of you all at this time. Dale & Barb Schoberg, Traci Sayre
Amy Jobgen says
This is so sad to hear… Love You Aunt Veron… Our Deepest Sympathy to the girls & the rest of the family…
Amy Jobgen says
So Very Sorry To Hear This… To Steve & the Girls & families… Our Deepest Sympathies… Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you all… We All Are Thinking of You… What I remember of Aunt Veron is she was a small pack of dynamite…So very smart & classy … I loved her dearly.. we all did… Life just took us so far apart… but no matter what… she always seemed to remember each of us… Love Always- Eldon Peterson’s Family…
Amy Jobgen says
Veron was a wonderful big sister to my dad… she always watched out for him… she always had his back… she was a wonderful lady & I will miss her…
Diane Dietz says
My sympathy to family. . I felt I knew her well through friend of Diane, a special lady. May God comfort you with good memories and she is at peace now with Jesus.
Juli (Nelson) Neubarth says
Deepest Sympathies to the Langhorst family. Verone was an amazing woman!
How lucky to have her with you for 104 years! God’s peace to you all.
Mavis Seitz says
My sincere sympathy to your family. I met Verone through my sister Elaine Holberg. She was very nice person. I am sure she will be greatly missed
Ardis Husfeldt says
My sympathy to the family of Verone. You are blessed to belong to such a wonderful parent. God’s blessings in the days ahead.
Lois Koecher Ziemer says
I have many wonderful memories of our neighbor when I was growing up. The thoughts and prayers of my sister Jean and myself are with Diane, Rita, Linda, Carol, Steve, and their families.
Jim and Rachel Harbarth says
Our sympathies go out to Diane, Rita, Linda, Carol and Steven and your families. It’s so hard to lose a mother but it’s a part of life. Your Mom was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hugs to you all. Sorry we couldn’t be there for you. We need to remember that as Christians we hold on to the hope of that blessed reunion in heaven.