"Thank you for cracking me and Heidi up all the time. We laughed a lot from your jokes. Thank you also for being close with my father Jeff, you knew him when he was married to Vanessa. Your kindness and heart was always in the right place!!!! You will be forever missed and are in heaven with my father now. Tell him hello. Thanks red! Rip"
In loving memory of
LaVerl "Red" Follman
September 15, 1932 - October 21, 2020
A memorial service for LaVerl "Red" Follman, 88, of Titonka, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at United Methodist Church, Titonka. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church, Titonka. A private family graveside service will be held in Buffalo Township Cemetery. Social distancing practices will be followed and masks are required. The memorial service will be live streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook Page. In lieu of flowers memorials can be directed to MercyOne North Iowa Hospice or the United Methodist Church, Titonka.
LaVerl "Red" Follman was born September 15, 1932, Guttenberg, Iowa to Fredrick and Hilda (Winch) Follman. He attended Guttenberg school system through 8th grade then helped his uncle farm until he was drafted into the United State Army on November 6, 1952. He served in the Korean War and was honorable discharged on February 11, 1956. While overseas he became pen pals with Caralee Rippentrop. They were united in marriage on June 12, 1955. To this union they had six children.
LaVerl worked for a farmer near Estherville, IA for a few years, before moving to Titonka where he started two business. He then went on to work at Winnebago where he worked until his retirement. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Rurup on March 4, 1977.
LaVerl loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed having coffee with his buddies, playing rummikub, and cutting trees.
LaVerl died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, in Forest City. He was 88.
He is survived by his daughters, Saralee (Denny Shropshire) Vulich of Thompson, IA, Jeanine (Michael) O'Rourke of Forest City, IA, Thalia (Joel) Clement of Clinton, IA; step-children, David (Martha) Rurup of Troy, TX, Daniel Rurup of Gowrie, IA, and Gerald (Avon) Rurup of Titonka, IA; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly Herman, friend, Florence Heyer and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his children, Fredrick, Vanessa, and Valerie; parents, brother, Ronald, and wife, Marjorie.
Tributes
"Thank you Red for teaching my husband how to be a loving father, because of the countless summers spent with you he learned what it means to be there for your kids. Thank you for being a surrogate grandpa to my girls as well. We will always remember our time at the farm spent chasing barn kitties and playing rummy cube and apple pies. You will be very missed . Much love Brenda"
"How many Red stories started with , ?If a guy was to ............?."
"With Red, you always looked forward to seeing him. Every time. He never disappointed. "
"You will forever be in my heart ?? "
"Our sympathies to all of Red?s family on the loss of such a special guy! We always loved visiting with Red, always a smile and a joke! Keep your memories close to your hearts!"
"Rest in Peace Grandpa Red, i didnt get to say goodby but we both know its not goodbye its \"see you later\" , you will always be my #1 Date. I love you Grandpa Red!!"
"Our deepest sympathies to the family. We always enjoyed talking to Red and he was always kind and just a good person to know. We will miss him. A memorial in Red?s name has been given to his church. "
"So sorry to hear of Red\'s passing, he was a good friend to my Dad. Dad loved to watch him cut trees, he was fast and very good. We missed running into him and visiting with him when Dad moved to Spirit Lake, he will be missed a lot."
"So sorry for your loss! You are all in my thoughts and prayers. "
"My prayers and thoughts are with you all he will be sadly missed "
"It was an honor to be part of your life for many years. You will be missed greatly by your family and friends. Enjoy your life in heaven with your 3 kids. What a great reunion. Colleen Follman."
"It was our privilege to know Red. He was a mild, gentle and loving man, especially for his family. His heart broken losing three of his children. Joe was always amazed at his love of chopping wood! RIP Grandpa Red... Love Mary and Joe Bates "
"Love you Grandpa Charlie Brown. We love you and miss you. You were my pride and joy. You will be missed and never forgotten. Love Always, Zach & Tori Vulich"