Vernold was united in marriage to Dorothy Kemper-Ver Hoeven on January 11, 1987. Vernold farmed until he retired in 2004 at 70 years old.Vernold was a member of Union Creek Lutheran Church and Hoschler American Legion Post 186 of Akron. Vernold enjoyed playing many card games specifically pinochle and rummy and bowling. He loved his children and grandchildren. He had a great sense of humor with a sarcastic side that he would often tease his family with.Vernold is survived by his wife of over 31 years, Dorothy; children: Mark (Cindy) Olson of Akron, IA, Julie (David) Bock of Salt Lake City, UT, and Teresa (John) Birkley of Merrill, IA; step children: Barb (Randy) Ballard of Hawarden, IA, Julie (Terry) Miller of Hawarden, IA, Lori Ver Hoven of Le Mars, IA, and Marsha (Tom) Von Seggern of Atlantic, IA; grandchildren: Ashley (Josh) Johnson, Amanda (Justin) Kyte, Mindy Bock, Andra (fiancé, Michael Akins) Luesebrink, and Craig Luesebrink; 6 step grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 9 step great grandchildren; siblings: Larry (Betty) Olson, Nelda Hultgren, and Cleone Humpal; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.Vernold is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Michael; and five siblings. Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/vernold-olson