Vernon Lyle Bue, age 81, of rural Ettrick, died on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 surrounded by his family in the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN.

Vernon was born on May 26, 1937 in Trempealeau County, WI to Orin and Tina (Anderson) Bue. Vernon married Carol Wilson-Boehm on August 3, 1985 in the North Beaver Creek Faith Lutheran Church in rural Ettrick.

Vernon and Carol saw much of the world including most of the United States. Vernon was known for his love of farming and anything John Deere. He was generous with his time and knowledge and respected hard work. Service to his community was also important to him. Vernon served on several boards and committees including the AG Co-op, North Beaver Creek Church council and was a founding member of the Coulee Region Riders Club.

Vernon will always be remembered for his ability to talk to anyone, tell a good story and an occasional Ole and Lena joke.

Vernon is survived by his wife of nearly 35 years, Carol; his step-sons, Douglas Boehm, Michael (Stacey) Boehm and Christopher (Daisy) Boehm; his grandchildren, Amanda, Jordan and Adam; his great-grandchildren, August, Avery, Isla and Matthew; a sister, Bernice Olson; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Vernon was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Johnson and her husband, LeRoy and a brother-in-law, Ronald Olson.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the North Beaver Creek Faith Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery both in rural Ettrick. Pastor Kathy Ingbritsen will officiate.

Visitation will be Monday, May 20, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. in the Jack Funeral Home in Blair and also one hour prior to the service at the church on
Tuesday.