Luverne William Holm

Luverne William Holm, 94, died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Red Wing Health Center. He was born on January 8, 1918 in Vasa Township, Goodhue County, Minnesota to Victor and Esther (Peterson) Holm. He began his schooling at country school in Vasa Township until 1929, then moved to South Bend, Indiana and in 1932, he and his family moved to Red Wing, Minnesota where he graduated from Red Wing High School in 1936. He continued his education at Mankato Commercial College and received his degree in 1938. He then worked at Holm's Café until 1941. On September 14, 1940, Luverne was united in marriage to Norma Marie Larson in Red Wing. For a couple years they owned and operated Gypsy Trail Restaurant. He then served the U.S. Army Air Force from 1943 until 1946 during World War II. Following his discharge he began working at the American Rock Wool Corporation. In 1951, he left his position and the couple moved to California where he started his career as an accountant at General Dynamics Corporation in San Diego. He worked as an accountant for the next 30 years until he retired in 1980, and in 1983, they moved back to Red Wing where they enjoyed their retirement. Norma died on February 4, 1991. Luverne was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, and a life member of the Leo C. Peterson Post No. 54 American Legion of Red Wing. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching sports.

He is survived by one sister, Rose Henrickson of Red Wing and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; and his parents.

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Visitation

JUN 27. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066

Visitation

JUN 28. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066

Service

JUN 28. 2:00 PM (CDT)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN 55066