Laverne L. Henrichs

LaVerne Henrichs, 90, town of Hamburg, joined our heavenly family on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

He was born July 15, 1932, to the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs in the township of Hamburg.  He attended Salem School.  LaVerne started his truck driving career early when he drove milk truck for Mullins Cheese, even before having a license.  He proudly served our country as a member of the Army from 1952-1961.

LaVerne married his one true love, Joyce (Augustine) Henrichs, on September 3, 1955 in Pine City, Minnesota.  Together, they built a home in the township of Hamburg, where the Lord blessed them with seven boys.  LaVerne drove truck for many different companies with most of his driving years being for Able Distributing.  He enjoyed hunting, working in the woods, mowing the lawn at church, and participating in snowmobiling events.  He was an active member of snowmobile clubs for over 50 years and was a founding member of the A&H and Hamburg clubs, as well as the Marathon County Snowmobile Council.

LaVerne will be lovingly remembered and missed by his family:  Michael (Julie) Henrichs, Mark (Tammy) Henrichs, Tim (Stacy) Henrichs, and Todd (Michelle) Henrichs; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Blasky, Shawn (Kate) Henrichs, Scott (Melissa) Henrichs, Michelle (Aaron) Henrichs, Taylor (Dylan) Henrichs, Morgan (Colin) Henrichs, Matthew Bell, and Michael Bell; ten great-grandchildren, Korbyn, Karsyn, Jayden, Travis, Kamryn, Jesse, Kendra, Jordan, Andrew, and Sadie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  He is survived in death by one sister, Mavis (Eldred) Nehrbass.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joyce, three infant sons, his parents, four brothers (Emery, Haron, Wallace, Elton), and two sisters (Evelyn, Arlene).

Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church in Hamburg.  Rev. Don Love will officiate.  Friends may call Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the church.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.  In lieu of flowers, the family prefers monetary donations to be made in LaVerne’s honor to St. John’s maintenance fund.