Vernon C. Nistler

Vernon “Vern” Nistler, 72, of Paynesville, passed away Saturday, January 10 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House near St. Cloud. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, January 24 at Shady’s 55 near Paynesville. The time of sharing memories will start at 2 p.m., followed by fellowship. Private family burial will be at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis at a later date. Arrangements are with Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville.

Vernon Charles Nistler was born on June 27, 1953, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Clarence and Rosella (Loch) Nistler. He grew up in Eden Valley, where he attended Assumption Catholic Elementary School and later graduated from Eden Valley/Watkins High School in 1971.

Vern continued his education at the University of Minnesota Technical College in Waseca, graduating in 1974. On May 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Candy Iverson at the Assembly Grounds on Lake Koronis. The couple made their home in Paynesville, where they raised their son and daughter.

Vern worked for many years in the meat department at Teals, dedicating himself to his work until his retirement in 2013. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Paynesville.

In his free time, Vern enjoyed trips to the casino, playing pool, golfing, fishing, and hunting. He also took great pleasure in gardening and was an avid sports fan who enjoyed watching games whenever he could. Above all, Vern valued time spent with family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Michael (Bridgit) Nistler of Bloomington; daughter, Carrie (Brian) Van Vickle of Merrifield; six grandchildren, Kelsey, Kolton, Angelia, Aidan, Colin, and Noah; and sisters, Marietta (Dewey) Hassig, Carol Nistler, and Barb LaFrance.

Vern was preceded in death by his wife, Candy; parents; brothers, Gary Nistler, Sr. and Roger Nistler; and sister, Marlene Neu.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Quiet Oaks Hospice House.

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