Verna A. Drescher

Verna Alice Drescher was born on April 17, 1936 to Henry and Gladys Osterman Ruff in Henderson, MN. She grew up in Henderson and attended school there. On September 17, 1954 she was united in marriage to Ellsworth Drescher in Henderson. The couple moved from Conger to Albert Lea in 1963. Verna was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was employed at Land-O-Lakes, Tom Bells, and also did house cleaning and babysat her grandchildren. She enjoyed canning, cooking, camping, and fishing. Verna especially enjoyed watching her boys in sports and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She also liked to listen to Partyline and KATE Radio. Verna joined the family at "Just Like Home" in June of this year. She loved and enjoyed being a part of their family and all that came with living there. Survivors include her children, Ricky Linda Drescher, Michael Deb Drescher, and Bruce Dawn Drescher; grandchildren, Rhonda, Mark, Brandon Ellie, Amber, Justin and Travis Drescher; brothers, Henry Ruff, Harvey Sue Ruff, Carl Donna Ruff, Ellsworth Joanie Ruff, and Paul Norma Ruff; sisters, Evelyn Bill Aul, and Selma Ruff; brothers-in-law, Marvin Fern Drescher, Herbert Velma Drescher, and Roger Drescher; sister-in-law, Marcine Drescher; many cousins, nieces and nephews and her friend Nicky the Kitty. Verna was preceded in death by her parents, mother and father-in-law; husband, Ellsworth; brothers, George and Walter Ruff; and brother-in-law, Norman Drescher; and nephew, Dennis Ruff.