Verlyn W. Krahn

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MONROE CENTER – Verlyn W. Krahn, age 83, went home to be with his heavenly Father on July 10, 2018. He was born on Oct. 12, 1934 in Marshfield, Wis., the son of Walter and Linda (Schroeder) Krahn.

He married Beverly Rothermel on Dec. 3, 1955 in Monroe Center. He was a member of Rock Church in Rockford. One of the great joys of Verlyn's life was spending time with his horses April and Springtime. They were his "girls."

He is survived by his children, Vern (Colleen) Krahn of Carson City, Nev., and Vickie (James) Redinger of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren, Michael (Kathryn) Redinger, Thomas Redinger, Daniel Krahn, Katie Krahn, and Christy Krahn; great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Erin, Luke, and a baby due in September; brother, Ronald (Patricia) Krahn; and brother-in-law, Bradley (Suzanne) Rothermel and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a niece.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 at Rock Church, 6732 Harrison Ave, Rockford, IL 61108 with a reception to follow. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rock Church Memorial Fund.