Vernon E. Loberg

RANDOLPH — Mass of Christian Burial for Vernon E. Loberg, 89, Randolph, was Oct. 14 at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph, with the Rev. Kevin Vogel as celebrant.

Interment was in the church cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Army National Guard Honor Guard, V.F.W. Alvin Kessler Post #5545 and American Legion Post #113.

Vernon’s pallbearers were Emily Sims, Morgan Kirkpatrick, Josh Loberg, Nick Synovec, Jessica Schmale, Zachary Loberg, Jacob Loberg, Dylan Loberg, Cassidy Loberg and Shelby Loberg.

His honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation and a Vigil Service were Thursday at the church. Home for Funerals, Randolph, was in charge of

Vernon Loberg

arrangements.

Vernon died Oct. 11, 2022, at the Colonial Manor of Randolph. Vernon Edward was born Jan. 17, 1933, in Randolph, to Reynold Edward and Catherine Odelia (Hosch) Loberg. He spent his first 21 years in Carroll, attended District #103 for eight years and then attended the Carroll School and graduated from Laurel. He served in the Army from 1953-1955 as a helicopter mechanic. Vernon married Beverly Gubbels June 2, 1955, at St. Frances Catholic Church, Randolph. He farmed and was a truck driver for Dawson Transport, Magnet. In retirement, Vernon and Bev operated the Lucky 13 Bar and Grill for 11 years, and Vernon served as a bus driver for the Randolph Public Schools for 25 years. Vernon was a man of great work ethic and he rarely had time for hobbies. He did enjoy hunting and, in his later years, enjoyed puzzle books, watching birds and golfers out his window, and watching polka and rodeos on television.

He is survived by his children, Paul (Julie) Loberg, Randolph; Loren (Tammi) Loberg, Norfolk; Verlene (Jerry) Synovec, Randolph; Keith (Diane) Loberg, Randolph; Daryl (Julie) Loberg, North Bend; Merlin (Angie) Loberg, Omaha; Arlyn Loberg, Randolph; Darin (Jackie) Loberg, Randolph; Steve (Wendy) Loberg, Omaha; and Jason (Sara) Loberg, Omaha; daughterin- law, Julie Loberg, Randolph; 26 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brother, Harold (Janice) Loberg, Carroll; sisters, Esther (Jerry) Weidner, Lincoln, and Betty (Ray) Bloomquist, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Lorna Loberg, Wayne, and Caroline Loberg, Laurel; and nieces, nephews and cousins.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents and wife; children, Lester, Dale and Vanessa; and brothers, Ray and Mel Loberg.