Vernon Berthold Lieser

Vernon Berthold Lieser age 79 of Anoka, passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2024, in Cold Spring MN. Born on April 6, 1945, in Paynesville, MN. Vern was the son of Roman and Theresa (Dingmann) Lieser. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday September 12th at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m., followed by mass at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka on Friday, September 13th. Burial will be for immediate family on Monday, September 16th. Vern grew up at the Lieser Homestead farm in Lake Henry, where he enjoyed many activities, most of all playing baseball any chance he could. Vern played on the Lake Henry town ball baseball team along with his brothers, cousins, and friends. Vern graduated from Paynesville High School in 1963, after which he join the US Army, serving from 1963 to 1968, spending time in Missouri and Germany. Following his years of service, Vern continued his love of baseball by attending MLB Umpire School in Florida. Vern graduated from St Cloud State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1971. Shortly after graduating, Vern started his career working part time for various post offices, including Oceanside California. Vern met the love of his life, Jane, in St. Cloud, MN in 1975. Vern married Jane (Yamry) on August 30, 1980. While living in Grandview Missouri, they had 2 children, Juanita and Aaron. In 1984 they decided to move closer to family in Minnesota. Vern worked for the US Postal Service for 30 years, most of which was spent in Anoka, MN. In his free time, he enjoyed racquetball, golf, baseball, solo (card game), being a grandpa, telling jokes and laughing with family and friends. Vern was an active member at St. Stephen's Catholic Church. He was active in the community and continued to coach and umpire youth baseball games around the metro. Vern is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jane. Children Juanita (John) Marstein of St. Michael, Aaron (Jennifer) Lieser of Brainerd. Grandchildren James, Allyson, Julia (Lieser) Noah, Weston (Marstein). Brothers and sisters, James of Phoenix, AZ., Dave of Montevideo, Mike of Plano, TX, Steve of Browerville, Joleen Miller of Springfield, VA., and Annette Goff of Circle Pines. Preceded in death by Parents Roman and Theresa Lieser, and brothers Dennis and Terry Lieser. Preceded in death by Parents Roman and Theresa Lieser, and brothers Dennis and Terry Lieser. Many thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Benedictine Living Community in Cold Spring, and St. Croix Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

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Vernon Berthold Lieser

April 6, 1945 - September 5, 2024

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Vernon Berthold Lieser

April 6, 1945 - September 5, 2024

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