- Date Of Birth: April 22, 1936
- Date Of Death: September 30, 2017
- State: Minnesota
Vernon C. Fristad, 81, passed away at Lakewood Health Center, Baudette, on September 30, 2017.
Vernon was a member of the American Legion, a life member of the Moose Lodge, and past member of the Eagles Club. On December 7, 1969, Vernon married Lorna (Stout) Johnson in Minneapolis, MN. They had one son together, Vernon W. Vernon enjoyed deer and grouse hunting, returning to the Baudette area every fall to hunt with his family and old friends. He loved to cook, bake, and entertain. He had a great sense of humor and never passed up an opportunity to tell a few good jokes. He also had a very good memory, which made him a great story teller.
After his wife, Lorna, passed away in 2005, Vernon continued to work in Minneaoplis for several months before retiring from the Trudell Semi Parts Co. in September of 2005. He moved back to Baudette at that time and eventually to the Carp area. At Carp he renewed some old friendships, and made new ones too. He started baking cookies and pies to bring to his neighbors at coffee time and before long, a group of them started celebrating birthdays and other special occasions together.
Vernon is survived by his son Vernon W. of Carp, and 7 stepchildren: Wesley (Maureen) Johnson, Wetherford, TX; Arlan (Sue) Johnson, St. Francis, MN; Larry Johnson, Baudette; Keith (Dawn) Johnson, Brooklyn Park, MN; Sherry Johnson, Anoka, MN; Sharlene Paulson, Cambridge, MN; and Becky (Terie) Gile, Ramsey, MN.; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by 4 sisters, Donna (Walt) Babineau, Rice Lake, WI; Grace Harlow, Bemidji, MN; Iris (Bud) Hannemann, Cloud Croft, NM; and Karen (Ron) Streed of Baudette. One brother, Ervin (Cheryl) Fristad of Crystal, MN; and brother-in-law Henry Kile, Columbus, GA.
Vernon was preceded in death by his wife Lorna, mother Veranna, father Adolph, his brother Adolph, sister Shirley Kile, and brother-in-law Robert Harlow.
