Verna Lou Ittner

life story

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend

Verna L Ittner, 78, of Crystal Minnesota passed away on February 26, 2023 surrounded by loving family at her side.

Verna was born on June 26, 1944 to John H Lammert and Adelaide (Matton) Lammert in Owatonna Minnesota, she spent most of her childhood between Chisago City and Northeast Minneapolis. Verna graduated from Minneapolis Vocational High School in 1962.

Verna married her high school sweetheart David, in 1963 at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. While raising five children, Verna was an astute seamstress providing clothing and several Halloween costumes over the years. She liked to sing songs especially, Funny Face and Happiest Girl in the USA. Verna also enjoyed reading and writing short stories. If that was not enough, she returned to school and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, from the University of Minnesota in 1983. Verna's love of learning never stopped, she went on and earned a diploma in Massage Therapy from the Minnesota School of Business in 2007 and several specialized massage certifications after that. Her message to her children and grandchildren was to never stop learning.

Verna was also passionate about serving her family as well as others. Over the years, she provided childcare for several grandchildren, and volunteered for Can-Do Canines, performing administrative work, massage therapy for the dogs and whelping puppies. Verna also loved her faith community, Church of the Epiphany, in Plymouth, Minnesota. She enjoyed singing in the choir and serving on the Altar Guild for many years.

Verna was preceded in death by her father John, mother Adelaide, sisters Berniece, Elvera, Beatrice, Sylvia, and brothers Donald and John. She is survived by husband, David, children: Mike (Brenda) Ittner, Sue (Dan) Borg, Steve (Michelle) Ittner, Gerald (Victoria) Ittner and Brenda (Richard) McCoy, along with several beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Gloria, who has since passed away on 3/1/2023, several brothers and sisters-in-law and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life service will be held in her honor on March 18, 2023 at Church of the Epiphany, 4900 Nathan Lane, Plymouth MN 55442. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, with service at 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow as we share stories of her life.

Verna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother aunt and a great friend. She will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Can-Do-Canines at: www.can-do-canines.org

memorial service

Church of the Epiphany

March 18, 2023

Visitation to be held at 10:00, Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 and lunch to follow. Church of the Epiphany 4900 Nathan Lane, Plymouth MN 55442

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services