Vernon Lindquist, 88, of Superior, Wis. died Sunday February 28, 2009 at Villa Marina Health and Rehabilitation Center in Superior.

Vernon was born Dec. 3, 1921 in Webster, Wis., to Carl and Mabel (Bergman) Lindquist. He married Joyce Arndt on June 7, 1947.

He was a Webster High School graduate and Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Navy. When in the Webster area he worked at the Riverside Civilian Conservation Corps camp, farmed and drove truck for Burnett County. He then moved to Superior where he worked at the Farmers Union/Harvest States Grain Elevator for 24 years.

Vernon retired to his lake home in 1983. He enjoyed the lake, being outdoors, nature, traveling the U.S. by car and bus, gardening, crossword puzzles and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He especially enjoyed the many visits and fun times he had with his granddaughter Kristen.

Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Maynard; and a son-in-law Terry Lynch.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce of Superior; daughter, Maureen Lynch of Pepin, Wis.; son Wayne, his wife Diane and grandsons Kyle, Timothy and Nathan of Lisle, Illinois; son Kevin his wife Joella and granddaughter Kristen of Superior; and a brother, John and his wife Pat of Superior.

A private family service will be at Downs Funeral Home, corner of 19th St. and Ogden Ave. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded by the combined Thomas F. Stein VFW Post # 1091 and the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post #435.