Funeral services for Vernon Dale Anfinson will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea. Pastor Al Stoa of First Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be in Lakewood Cemetery. Visitation from 4-6 on Tuesday at the funeral home, as well as one hour prior to the service.
Vernon passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was 72 years old.
Vernon was born on October 8, 1940 in Albert Lea. The son of Martin and Eva (Hermanson) Anfinson, he attended Albert Lea High School and lived in Freeborn County his whole life. From 1967 to 1978 he was married to Diane White. Together they had two daughters.
Vernon was a member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. He worked as a roll mill operator at Streaters for over 30 years and loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He was a member of the HOG group, Eagles, and Abate, and loved NASCAR and his dog and cat, Jake and Nigel.
He is survived by his children, Sherri Longe of Freeborn, and Sandra (Michael) Batten of Albert Lea; former wife, Diane (Eugene) White of Austin; grandchildren, Jade (Javier Gaytan) Anfinson of Albert Lea, Eva Jensen of Albert Lea, Dakota Jensen of Albert Lea, Tyler Longe of Freeborn, Samuel Longe of Freeborn, Martin Longe of Freeborn, Blaine Longe of Freeborn, and Gordon Longe of Freeborn; great grandchildren, Javier and Clara Gaytan; sister, Arlene (Lloyde) Dittlefson of Maple Grove; niece, Susan (Todd) Stenson of Golden Valley; nephew, David (Andrea) Dittlefson of Osseo; and other loving relatives and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Eva; and two brothers, Robert and Gordon.