Vera Wahl, age 90, of Pine River, passed away April 22,2024, with her loving family by her side.
Vera was born March 8, 1934, in Pequot Lakes, MN, to Harry and Margaret (Reiter) Olson, delivered by her midwife grandmother, Anna Christopherson. She attended Pine River High School and graduated in 1953. On May 8, 1954, Vera married LaVerne Wahl and they had two daughters, Cheryl and Debra. Vera was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pine River. She was active with church life, including teaching Sunday school, women’s groups, and being the church treasurer.
Vera lived a wonderful life growing up, living the majority of her life in the Jenkins – Pine River area. She loved family gatherings with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, decorating for the holidays, her flower gardens, and vacationing with her husband, LaVerne.
Vera is survived by her daughters, Cheryl (Wyatt) Dupont and Debra Wahl; grandchildren, Alicia Schlief (Amine), Jennifer Dupont (James), Heather Marcum (Tom) Kyle Schlief (Amanda); great-grandchildren, Tyler, Devin, Brayden, Eli, Grace, Isaac, Indy, and Ivy; and sister, Ethel Hopper. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LaVerne Wahl; grandson, Chase Schlief; brother, Alfred Olson; and sister, Betty Lovegreen.
A celebration of life will be 11:00 am on Saturday, April 27, at the United Methodist Church, Pine River. Visitation will be Friday, April 26, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at the Jenkins cemetery.
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