Vernon F. Hendrickson

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. o...[more]

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ilwaukee, 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