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Obituary: Verna Guler

Verna Guler

New Rockford, N.D.

Verna Guler, 90, of New Rockford passed away on Nov. 19, 2021, surrounded by her family, at the Carrington Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at 2 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, New Rockford. Her burial will be at Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford. Rev. Amy Kippen will officiate the service. Honorary bearers will be Amanda Boyer, Jason Mehlhoff, Melanie Quinton, Jeffrey Gehrtz, Monte Gehrtz, Macey Mathison, Josh Guler, James Guler, Marc Guler, Evan Guler, and Stephen Guler.

Verna Mae Proefrock was born March 4, 1931, in New Rockford, N.D. She was the daughter of Christian and Mabel (Simonson) Proefrock. Verna attended school in Hamberg, N.D. through eighth grade. Her family then moved to New Rockford, where she finished her education and graduated from high school in 1949. Verna worked numerous part-time jobs while going to school.

Verna married James Guler on Nov. 29, 1949, in New Rockford. They raised their three children on the farm southwest of New Rockford. In 1971, Jim became the Eagles manager and they moved into town. Verna worked alongside Jim at the Eagles for many years. She was an active member of Homemakers, Eagles Auxiliary and Circle. Verna enjoyed reading, watching the Twins games and baking, especially her brownies and bran muffins. Later in life, she loved going to the casino with her friends and children! In July of 2012, Verna moved to the Heritage House in New Rockford and started a new chapter of her life.

Verna is survived by her children, Patti (David) Gehrtz of New Rockford, N.D., Ruth (Leon) Mehlhoff of West Fargo, N.D. and Randy (Serena) Guler of New Rockford, N.D.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home of New Rockford, N.D.

 
 
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