LaVern Nespor, age 81, of Winner, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Sanford USD Medical center in Sioux Falls. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Winner. Burial to follow at the Winner City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Winner from 6:00-7:00 PM with a Prayer Service starting at 7:00PM.
Vern was born on December 17, 1934 on the family farm near Hamill, SD to Joe and Agnes (Klima) Nespor. He was the youngest of 11 children.
In April 1957 Vern enlisted in the United States Army serving during peace time and then was honorably discharged in April 1959.
Vern married the love of his life, Beverly (Bev) Long on August 9, 1959 and to this union two children were born, Vicki Jean and Scott Alan.
Vern worked in the family hardware store and also as a farmer. He then worked for Carlson Construction as a mechanic, working on trucks and heavy equipment. He also worked for Bachmann Construction and finished up his working career helping his son Scott with carpentry work.
Vern loved hunting, fishing, and working in his garden and yard.
He is survived by his wife Bev, of 56 ½ years, daughter Vicki (Brad) Carlson, and son Scott Nespor, four grandchildren: Bridget (Chase) Ryno, Clint Carlson, Izak and Nick Nespor, three sisters: Marie Spreckles of Rapid City, SD, Rose Gran of Winner, SD and Darlene Fabinich of Whittier, CA, one sister-in-law, Geri Nespor of Lead, SD and a many nieces and nephews.
LaVern was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Agnes, two sisters: Mildred Frizell, Eva Hossle, five brothers: Joie Nespor, Stanley Brozik, Leonard, Nespor, Frank Nespor, and his twin brother Lawrance Nespor, three sister-in-laws and four brothers-in-law.