Verlyn "Vern" Metcalf, Sr.

Verlyn “Vern” Metcalf, Sr., 84 year old resident of Onamia, MN passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, MN with Father Jerry Schik, OSC officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Holy Cross Catholic Center in Onamia, MN and 1 hour prior to Mass on Monday. A private interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel of Onamia. Verlyn “Vern” Metcalf, Sr. was born on October 29, 1931 in St. Croix County, WI to Selma (Bjork) and George Metcalf. Upon graduation from high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 1952-1954. He was united in marriage to Marian Haeusler. To this union they had two sons, James and Vern, Jr., and later divorced. Vern would later serve as Post 484 Commander of the American Legion, and as a member of Post 395 American Legion. He had many careers throughout his life, and one most enjoyed was owning and operating the Channel Inn Resort on Platte Lake from 1972-1976. He was united in marriage to Lois Weiss on May 11, 1985. To this union their daughter, Kari was born. Vern was an avid outdoorsman, whether it was being active in the Isle Sportsman Club, Ducks Unlimited, or Waterfowl Association. He served as past president of the Morrison County Trails Association, and co-founder of the Harding/Lastrup Snodusters Snowmobile Club. Vern was passionate for the outdoors. He was most proud of being a teacher of others, especially youth, serving as a firearms instructor and helping to introduce them to the great outdoors. He also loved working with his hands in his work shop building clocks and furniture. Vern was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Onamia, MN serving on the parish council and as a trustee. His faith was very important to him even at the end of his life leading the family in the Our Father from his hospital bed. He was a proud member of the Knights of Columbus. Left to cherish Vern’s memory & love are his wife, Lois of Onamia, MN; children, Kari (Travis) Tyson of Little Falls, MN, Vern (Virginia) Metcalf, Jr. of Taylors Falls, MN, James Hathaway (special friend, Mary Ellen Chavez) of Sorocco, NM; grandsons, Brad (Joel) Metcalf, Chris (Becky) Metcalf, Adysen Witkowski; and great-grandchildren, Abigail and Jaes Metcalf; brother, Calvin (Judi) Metcalf of Inver Grove Heights, MN; sisters, Lucille Dvorak of St Paul, MN and Marlys Hudson of Baldwin, WI; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Lawrence; sisters, Lorraine Glass, and Vera Bell.

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Verlyn "Vern" Metcalf, Sr.

October 29, 1931 - April 19, 2016