Vera Amundson's Obituary
Vera Sylvia Amundson
June 28, 1917 to October 11, 2007 Vera Sylvia (Kultala) Amundson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was the second child of Helga and Andrew Kultala. She married Herbert John Amundson on January 31, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1988 after 50 years of marriage. They raised 3 daughters, Barbara (Gary) Jorgensen of Pine River, WI, Janet Amundson of Los Banos, CA, and Patricia Clenner of Los Banos, CA. Devoted grandmother of Sheri (Roger) Bahr of Pine River, WI, Paul (Joyce) Jorgensen of Poy Sippi, WI, and Karin (Steve) Macijeski of Fremont, WI. Great Grandmother to Alex and Ryan Bahr, Jacklyn Jorgensen, Jenna and Brianna Macijeski. She is also survived by sisters: Bertha Seppala Chapin of Cloquet, MN, Thyra (George) Clark of Proctor, MN, and Ethel (Gene) Lindberg of Duluth, MN, and a sister-in-law: Betty Kultala of Washington. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Waino, Verner, and Edward, and a son-in-law, Richard Clenner. In 1943 Herb and Vera moved to California. They returned to Minnesota after several years and eventually settled in California to raise their family. Vera was a stay at home mom, giving all of her love and attention to her husband, and family. Vera's faith and church was always an important part of her life. She is a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. Vera was active in the PTA, and Blue Birds. She began bowling at the age of 65 and joined many leagues, both regular and senior. She loved to cook, bake, clean house, and garden. She enjoyed polka music and dancing. She also had a deep affection for her kitties. Because of her health and medical needs she has spent the last five years in Berlin, WI at Juliette Manor. Vera left behind a legacy of love, compassion and caring. A funeral service will be held at the St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 1:00 PM, with the Rev. Bryan Lundquist, officiating. Interment will be in the Poy Sippi Cemetery, Twp. of Poy Sippi, Waushara County, WI. Friends may call at the church in Berlin on Tuesday from noon until 1:00 pm. The Holly Funeral Home of Poy Sippi, WI is assisting the family with arrangements. A special Thank You to the entire staff of Juliette Manor not only for their special care they gave to our mom, but also the care and kindness they showered on us in our time of need. How blessed we are as a family.
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