Elmer "Lefty" VanderahMarch 31, 1925 - August 20, 2009 Of West St. Paul
Born on March 31, 1925 in Adrian, MN. Passed away on August 20, 2009. Lefty was a beloved husband, father, and longtime teacher/coach at Sibley High School. He graduated from the College of St. Thomas and served in WWII as a gunner on a B-17. Preceded in death by parents, John & Anna (nee Bullerman). Survived by loving wife of 55 years, Delores; daughters, Nancy (Frank) Rondoni, Mary (Rick) Rivard, Rita (Rodolfo) Gonzalez; grandchildren, John (Andrea), Peter, Anne, Gabrielle, Noelle, Daniela, and Monika; sister, Rosemary (Reno) Rossini; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral InformationProcession leaving 9:30 AM Monday, August 24, 2009 from WEST FUNERAL HOME, 1051 South Robert Street @ Arion in West St. Paul for 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial at the CHURCH OF ST. JOSEPH, 1154 Seminole Avenue @ Butler in West St. Paul. Visitation from 4 to 7 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Interment Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights. DirectionsVisitation: West Funeral Home Service: Map to St. Joseph's Church Cemetery: Resurrection Cemetery |
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