Vernon LeRoy Mandelkow

Vernon LeRoy Mandelkow, Jr. 65, of Vasa died unexpectedly Thursday, May 2, 2013 at his home. He was born on February 12, 1948 in Red Wing to Vernon and Luella (Wohlers) Mandelkow. He attended schools in Vasa and graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1966. He then served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict from March 28, 1968 to March 26, 1971. On April 8, 1972 he married M. Jane Munsen at the Vasa Lutheran Church. At the time of his death he had worked 46 years for S.B. Foot Tannery. He also drove bus for Lee Lines for a number of years. He was a member of Vasa Lutheran Church and his family recalls his love for his grandchildren, being around the farm, mowing his lawn and visiting with friends and family.

Survivors include his wife, Jane; three children, Michelle (Brian) Gore, Brian (Andrea) Mandelkow and Mark (Jennifer) Mandelkow all of Red Wing; eight grandchildren, Rachel, Lydia, Rebekah, Malena, Miranda, Marissa, Jackson, Kellan and one grandchild due in May; one brother, Bob (Laurie) Mandelkow of Vasa and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2013 at Vasa Lutheran Church with Rev. Kristi Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the services. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

MAY 5. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

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

Service

MAY 6. 1:00 PM (CDT)

Vasa Lutheran Church
15235 Norelius Road
Welch, MN 55089

Cemetery

MAY 6 (CDT)

Vasa Lutheran Church Cemetery
15235 Norelius Rd.
Welch, MN 55089