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Vernetta Brinkmann, 88, of Arlington

Vernetta LaDonna (Grack) Brinkmann

Vernetta LaDonna (Grack) Brinkmann, 88, of Arlington, passed away in hospice care Monday, March 23, at her daughter’s home in rural Glencoe.
A private funeral service was held at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with interment following at High Island Cemetery in New Auburn. Pastor Daniel Welch was the officiating clergy.
A public celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Vernetta LaDonna (Grack) Brinkmann was born Dec. 15, 1931, at her home in New Auburn Township, Arlington. Mrs. Brinkmann was the daughter of Fred Jr. and Vera (Frauendienst) Grack. Vernetta was baptized as an infant Jan. 1, 1932, by Rev. Hans Werner at her parent’s home and was later confirmed in her faith as a youth April 14, 1946, by Rev. Alf. Streufert at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Mrs. Brinkmann received her education first in a country school in Glencoe, and then attending First Lutheran parochial school until the eighth grade.
On Aug. 16, 1950, Vernetta was united in marriage to Arlund Edward Brinkmann by Rev. Edgar Streufert at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. Vernetta and Arlund made their home on the family farm in New Auburn Township. Their marriage was blessed with one daughter, Verona. Vernetta and Arlund shared over 37 years of marriage until Arlund passed away on April 14, 1988.
In addition to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker, Vernetta was instrumental in running the family farm. In 2009 the farm became a century farm. Mrs. Brinkmann was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.
Mrs. Brinkmann enjoyed gardening, reading, raising chickens, playing the piano and caring for others. She loved to travel including destinations to Europe, Israel, China, Australia, Canada and 30 states. Vernetta cherished her three dogs and spending time at home on the farm.
Vernetta passed away in hospice care Monday, March 23, at her daughter’s home in Glencoe, at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 8 days. Blessed be her memory.
Mrs. Brinkmann is survived by her daughter, Verona Bussler and her husband, Randy, of Glencoe; grandson, Derek Bussler and his wife, Lyndsay, of Bloomington; great-grandchildren, Claire Bussler, Jack Bussler; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Mrs. Brinkmann was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Jr. and Vera Grack; husband, Arlund Brinkmann; special friend, Wilmer Boeder.
The Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel of Glencoe handled the arrangements. Its website is www.mcbridechapel.com and it hosts obituary and guestbook information.