VERNA (JOHNSON) EDIE

VERNA (JOHNSON) EDIE

     Verna (Johnson) Edie, 81 of Black River Falls, WI, passed away peacefully at her home Dec. 13, 2024.

 Verna was born to Earl J. and Helen (Burge) Johnson May 21, 1943, in Black River Falls, where she lived on the family dairy farm until she married Theodore Edie March 16, 1962, in Black River Falls. Verna proudly worked at the Arrowhead Lodge for over 40 years until her retirement. 

     She enjoyed her flowers, feeding her hummingbirds and spending time with her family. 

     Verna is survived by her husband, Ted; her sons, Mike (Debbie) of Taylor, John (Sheila) of Black River Falls and Terry (Julie Austin) of Hixton; grandchildren Angela (Greg Cherney), Jenna (Brad Husmoen), Jordan (Jessica Schaller), Amanda, Bryan (Meranda Hinzman) and Rob (Paula); 18 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; brother Clifford (Darlene) Johnson; sisters Hazel (Al) Peterson and Evelyn Stoker; brother-in-law Ronald Walter; sisters-in-law Sharon Johnson and Mary Ann Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

     Verna is predeceased by her son, Joey; grandson Tim Edie; parents Earl J. and Helen Johnson; her father- and mother-in-law, Joseph Edie III and Dorothea Foehser; brothers Earl D. Johnson and Carl G. Johnson; sisters Palma Hampel and Darlene Walter; brothers-in-law Donn Hampel and Raymond Stoker; and sister-in-law Charlotte Johnson.

     Verna will be laid to rest during a private graveside service at Riverside Cemetery beside her son, Joey; date to be determined. 

     Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.