Verne Paul Schrank was born on March 9, 1930 at home on the family farm in Lima Township, Rock County, to Arthur and Marie (Witte) Schrank.  He attended the Sturtevant one room school which closed when he graduated in 1944. He attended Whitewater High School and graduated in 1948.

Verne farmed with his parents until 1967 when he moved to Whitewater and worked for the Whitewater Unified School District as a custodian – courier for 27 years. Verne served on various boards at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, as well as playing on the dartball team for many years. Verne also enjoyed bowling in many different leagues over the years.

Verne was preceded in death by his parents, his brother and sister-in-law Harold and Jeannine Schrank, great-niece Amy Schrank and his nephew Bill’s wife Loretta Schrank. He is survived by nephews Bill Schrank and Bob (Sharon) Schrank. Great-nephews Ben (Emily) Schrank and TJ (Danielle) Schrank and Great-Step nephews Ben (Leah) Smejkal and Andy Smejkal as well as two Great-Great-nieces and a Great-Great nephew, eight Great-Great-Step nieces and nephews, five Great-Great-Great-Step nieces and nephews, five cousins and many friends.

Services will be at 11:00 AM Monday, November 25, 2024 at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church 910 E High Street, Milton, WI.  Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Fort Atkinson.  Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Albrecht Funeral Homes, Milton are assisting the family with arrangements.  www.albrechtfuneralhomes.com