LaVerne M. Graslee

Beloved Mom and Grandma, age 73 of Shafer, MN passed away peacefully on June 11, 2007. LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Ida Hodel and three brothers, Harold Hodel, Earl Hodel and Arnold Hodel; sister, Leona Johnson and former husband, John H. Graslee, Sr. LaVerne leaves behind her children, Jacquelyn (Richard) Wittwer of North Branch, Vicki (Leroy Petry) Graslee of Forest Lake, Kristi Graslee and John H.Graslee, Jr. of Shafer, MN; 6 grandchildren, Brent Wittwer, Erin Wittwer. Dan Tyler, Brittney Tyler, Donovan Graslee and Samantha Graslee, brother, Ronald (Doreen) Hodel; brother-in- law, Cy Johnson and adopted daughter, Sherry Cameron; as well as nieces nephews, and a host of friends. LaVerne was a member of the Forest Lake VFW 4210 Auxiliary where she served as a past president, member of the American Legion 225Auxiliary and past president of the Cabane. LaVerne loved life and loved being with her friends and family. She is well known for her sewing, homemade crafts and baking. LaVerne didnt have time in her retirement to fully enjoy all her dreams and wishes; however, she knew how to enjoy each moment of every day. LaVerne had a unique quality about herself that made a lasting impression on everyone who met her. A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held Friday, June 15, 2007 from 5-6:30 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr SW, Forest Lake (651-464-4422) with a Memorial Service beginning at 6:30 PM.