"I knew Vernon as a child at Peace Lutheran in Saukville. He was my "birthday twin" and for many years sent me a birthday card as we shared the same birthday, and he always made a point of being so kind to me. May he rest in peace."
In loving memory of
Vernon F. Hendrickson
January 24, 1917 - January 26, 2011
VERNON F. HENDRICKSONMr. Vern Hendrickson, formerly of Saukville, passed away at Gables on the Pond in Random Lake Wednesday afternoon, January 26, 2011, just a few days past his 94th birthday. Vernon was born in Minneapolis, MN on January 24, 1917, son of Carson and Laura Fischer Hendrickson. The family moved to Milwaukee when Vern was a young child. On June 29, 1940 Vern was united in marriage with Erna Opitz. The ceremony was held at the bride’s home in Milwaukee. The couple moved to Mequon and later to Saukville in 1976. Erna preceded Vern in death in 1991. Mr. Hendrickson was a tile setter for the bricklayers union. He enjoyed his job, as well as woodworking, fishing, gardening and playing cards in his spare time. He also enjoyed taking trips and playing horseshoes. Vern was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Fredonia. He is survived by his son Loren (Patricia) Hendrickson of Adell, five grandchildren: Timothy, David, Diana, Mark (Tammy) and Daniel (Joanna), and one great-granddaughter, Mercedez Lynn Hendrickson. He is further survived by his brother Carson (Arlene) Hendrickson, Jr. of Milwaukee, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded by his wife, three brothers: Earl, Myron and James, as well as two sisters: Helen and Lucille. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 1st at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave. in Fredonia. Pastor Robert Zick will officiate. Vernon will be laid to rest beside his wife in the church cemetery. The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH on Tuesday from 10-11AM. Memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church are suggested.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, February 1st at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave. in Fredonia.
Cemetery:
St. John\'s Cemetery, Fredonia
Tributes
"I too send my condolences to Vernon's family. My memories of visit to my Mom during the years he shared her life are endearing in many ways. Vernon's smile, his teasing and walks with Mom on the Grafton Path are there. My geographical cahnges did not permit visits in tese last years but one can never forget the times we knew him. May god Bless You and Keep you all the days of your lives! Erma (daughter of Erma Dries and sister to Barb pierron and Nancy Totzke"
"Loren and Pat: WOW, what can I say. Your dad lived a long life and I will miss him. He was so good to my MOM and I loved watching the four of you play cards at the kitchen table.....It's just too bad that these past few years have been so hard. When the mind goes, it is a difficult time to talk to someone who does not even know you. And in life there are always good memories and not so good ones, so we remember the good and smile at those memories. When Mom got sick and they were separated, that broke his heart. I can understand that as I get older and wish there were many more years ahead where I could enjoy what makes me happy now. But life has to end, and none of us will get by without that end. Miss you both and think of you often and am so grateful we got to know you during those wonderful years our parents shared. We will be sending a donation to the church as requested. Hugs, Nancy and Gene Totzke"