Verlon Graphenteen

Verlon A. Graphenteen, 80, of Detroit Lakes, gained his wings on February 9^th, 2024, at Oak Crossing Nursing Home.

Verlon was born the son of Albert and Pearl Graphenteen, November 28, 1943, in Pipestone, Minn. 

Verlon married Janice Remerowski on June 22, 1963, in Marshall, Minn. They resided in Eagan, Minn., until moving to Detroit Lakes. He moved to Oak Crossing in 2009. 

The most important part of Verlon’s life was his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildern. Verlon loved hunting, fishing, watching golf and singing Elvis songs.

Surviving Verlon are his daughter, Jill (Jeff) Rusness and son, Jeff (Jennifer) Graphenteen. Five grandchildren, Meghan (Tim) Pazdernik and Austin (Hailee) Rusness, Gunner, Chase and Olivia Graphenteen.  His Great -Grandchildren, Aubrey & Rhett Pazdernik. Brother, Harlan (Cheryl) Graphenteen; Sisters, Joanne (Ed) Dahle, Vicki (Blaine) Miller, Tami (Lee) Delgado. 

Preceding Verlon in heaven were his parents; Wife: Janice, Daughter: Christine, Sister- in -law, Diane Graphenteen, Brother-in-law, Ronald Remerowski and Mother-in Law, Martha Remerowski.

The Graphenteen family would like to thank Oak Crossing and Hospice Care for taking such wonderful care of Verlon.

Funeral services for Verlon will be held at West-Kjos Funeral Home, 900 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 11 AM Pastor Dan C. Abrahams officiating.  Visitation will be one hour prior.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. 

West-Kjos Funeral Home is serving the family.  For more information, please visit WestKjos.com or call (218) 847-7279.