Died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Dunklau Gardens
Verna was born November 2, 1932 in Arispe, Iowa to Clyde and Helen (O'Riley) Wilkie. She was raised in Quincy, Iowa. She married Harold Retland on November 25, 1951. After their marriage the couple farmed in Adams County, Iowa until moving to Fremont in the early 1950's. After moving to Fremont, Verna spent her early years raising her family. After the children were older she worked for Dr. Beach and at The General Store.
Verna had been a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a resident of Dunklau Gardens for the last four years, she enjoyed group activities and socializing with the other residents and staff.
Survivors:
Daughters Pam (Gary) Pettitt of Fremont
Linda (Chuck) Cochrane of Elkhorn
Grandchildren Rachel (Parker) Albaugh
Sydney and Cameron Cochrane
Sister-in-law Janice Wilkie of Fremont
nieces and nephews
Verna was preceded in death by her husband Harold in March of 2019, brother Clyde Wilkie and sister Wanda Ross.
Graveside services will be Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2pm in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Visitation will begin at 1pm Friday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, masks are required. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Brenda Walther
Lake Havasu City, AZ Thursday, November 5, 2020 Hello Pam,So sorry to read your mother has passed. My thoughts and prayers for you.
SUE MALY
Fremont, NE Friday, October 23, 2020 Pam,I am sorry to see where your mother died. My thoughts are with you. Now is the time to dig back into the memory bank and think of all the great times you had together. Prayers to you, Sue
Teresa Andersen
Fremont, NE Thursday, October 22, 2020 Verna was so special, her smiles, laughter and kindness. She will deeply be missed. I thank you for sharing her with us and send my thoughts and prayers to all of you.Dawn Landholm
Fremont, NE Thursday, October 22, 2020 I am sorry for your loss of you mother. Verna was such a dear person I can only imagine how she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.