Verlyn W. Jahnke, age 76 of Kingston, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, July 10, 2017.

Visitation for Verlyn will be held on Thursday, July 13 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 181 S. Main St., Markesan from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also be held on Friday, July 14 at Zion Lutheran Church, 316 Vine St., Kingston from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Frank Rose officiating. Burial will take place at Salemville Cemetery.

Verlyn was born on May 24, 1941 in Fond du Lac, the son of Walter and Irene (Klawitter) Jahnke. He graduated from Markesan High School and later worked with his brother DuWayne on their family farm for over 25 years. On September 16, 1961 he was united in marriage to Sharon Bender at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salemville. A lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Kingston where he was baptized and confirmed, Verlyn taught Sunday School for more than 50 years and also served on the church council.  He was also on the Board of Directors for the South Central Mutual Insurance Company for 41 years. He loved being on the go and was known for being very social and spontaneous. Verlyn had a great sense of humor, was super patient, and very caring. Playing cards and games with his grandchildren kept his competitive spirit always wanting to play more. He often could be found teasing and playing jokes on his friends and family. When he had the time, he also enjoyed traveling.

Verlyn is survived by his wife Sharon of Kingston; his children, Gale (Sharon) Jahnke of Marquette, Gwen (Tom) Haight of Sturgeon Bay, and Gina (Doug) Baerwolf of Portage; grandchildren Kyle Jahnke, Jordan Jahnke, Caleb Jahnke, Isaac (Ashley Whaples) Haight, Hannah (Ben Felhofer) Haight, Rachel Haight,  Levi Haight, Ezra Haight and Ethan Baerwolf; his brothers, DuWayne (Sandy) Jahnke of Markesan, and Rev.Gene (Betty) Jahnke of Sarona, WI;  brothers-in-law, Virgil (Judy) Bender and Carl (Carroll) Bender Jr. both of Dalton, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Jean Bender, nephew David Bender and other relatives.


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