Laverne "Vern" Affeldt

Vern Affeldt, 71 of La Crosse passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Mayo Clinic Health System. He was born in Galesville, WI, on July 28, 1949 to Arthur and Ethel (Anderson) Affeldt. He was raised on the family farm in rural Ettrick, WI and graduated from Gale Ettrick High School. On June 5, 1982, Vern married Mary Walling at Holy Trinity church in La Crosse.

He was very proud of his 40 years of service to both the G. Heilman Brewing Co. and City Brewery where he built many lasting friendships over the years. Vern saw those friendships as a fraternity of brothers that worked, played and looked out for each other. Vern had also served his country with the National Guard.

In addition to his wife Mary of La Crosse, he is survived by two brothers Bob Affeldt and Wayne (Darlene) Affeldt both of West Salem, WI, two sisters in law Debbie Walling, Carol Holseth, brother in law Dave (Tracy) Walling, niece Dawn Affeldt, nephews Joel (Deb), Eric (Jen), great nieces and nephews Ethan and Ella, Zach and Grace, Marie, Jackson and Sawyer and many close cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father in law Bob and Jan Walling, sister in law Sue Affeldt, brother in law Jerry Holseth and Godson Joshua Anderson.

A “drive by” visitation will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in La Crescent, MN, on Friday, October 23 ^rd from 3 until 5pm. Visitors are asked to stay in their vehicles when greeting the family. Recognizing the dangers of Covid-19, graveside committal at South Beaver Creek Lutheran Cemetery on Saturday will be private.