He worked for Tony Arnfelt after returning from the Army. He was also employed at Borchard’s Implement. He then went into business opening his own automotive shop called Vern’s Repair. He had this business for 28 years. He also worked for Wholesale Tire for 7 years. He retired 4 years ago due to ongoing COPD and heart problems.

Vern’s greatest activity came later in his life. We bought an Arabian horse called H.T. Shamrock Major. We started showing horses in 2000. We were able to do this for 8 years. Our great niece Mikayla started doing this with Vern. They went on to win and place at many horse shows. Trophies and ribbons were won in abundance. I have to say this was the greatest love of all his hobbies. Major is 25 and still with us.

He truly loved our family which includes Chris and Curt Besser (nephews) Dayna Besser (niece) great nieces Mikayla and Morgan, Star and Tarynn Besser.

Where ever he went he made new friends. He was also blessed with friends that he has had from childhood to today.

He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Robert and Rosella Besser and brother in law Kenneth Besser.