Verlan Wilford Mussmann, 92, known as Verlie, died on Christmas Day at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler. He was born on Aug. 15, 1932, to Ben and Edna Mussmann on the family farm near Ruskin. Verlie attended country school until the 8th grade and later received an honorary high school diploma from the military.
Verlie was the sixth of 12 children. His brothers were: Orlin, Wilbur and Berwyn and sisters were: Hildreth, Norma, Wilma, Claris, Iona, Lucille, Lila and Loretta.
Verlie married Janette Houtwed on Jan. 24, 1953, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Ruskin. They had one child, David....
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