Verna Mae Taylor

Verna Mae Taylor, 71, of Lanesboro, died Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist Campus in Rochester.

Verna was born January 19, 1944, in St. James, Minnesota to Albert and Erna (Krumrei) Rahm.

She attended school in Truman and graduated in 1962.  She then attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota.  On August 20, 1966, she married Edward Taylor at Waverly Lutheran Church in Truman, Minnesota.  The couple spent time in Sri Lanka serving in the Peace Corps.  They made their home in Lanesboro in 1970 and began farming together with family. She established Pedal Pushers Cafe in 2004.

Verna loved her family and life on the farm, especially her time feeding calves, driving tractors, and caring for her grandchildren.  She was very active in her community and her church.  In her personal time she enjoyed many activities including cooking, crafting, gardening, reading, sewing, and painting.

Verna is lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Edward, her children: Christine (Patrick) Troendle, Scott (Angela), Ben (Darla), and Albert, nine grandchildren, and four brothers Larry, Maurice,Tom, and Ron (Bonnie).

She is preceded in death by her parents.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, September 21 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro with Pastor Kerry Eversole and Pastor Ed Ruen officiating. Visitation will take place from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Sunday at the church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is in charge of arrangements, 507-867-4310. rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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Floral deliveries may be directed to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church between 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM on Sunday.

The local florist the family has selected is:  Preston Floral Treasure & More - 235 St Paul St SW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2214