Wyoming – Vern C. Belland died April 5, 2025, at M Health Fairview Medical Center in Wyoming, MN with his stepdaughter, Jane Rylander, and long-time family friend, Barb Bucher by his side.
Vern Belland was born on February 19, 1942, the son of Edward and Cecile (Schiller) Belland. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith. He attended St. Bernard’s Catholic School and graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls in 1960. In 1964 he enlisted in the US Army, serving 4 years in the USA, Japan, and South Korea. He obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant E-6 and was honorably discharged in 1968.
In 1978 he married Carol (Maruska) and they made their home in Thief River Falls until 2000, when they moved to Bethel, to be closer to family after Carol became ill.
Vern was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Thief River Falls and then a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. He was also a member of the Elks and American Legion in TRF. He enjoyed family, friends, hunting, and fishing.
Vern is survived by one brother, David Belland; and one sister, Barbara Robinson; along with two stepdaughters, Jane (Craig) Rylander and Susan Carpenter. His stepgrandchildren include: Matthew (Melissa) Carlson, Amy (Carver) Nogai, Beth Carpenter, Chad Carpenter, and April (Peter) Lindenfelser. Step-great-grandchildren are: Cristian, Colton, and Cameron Carlson; Augustus and Ervin Lindenfelser, Aziz Moshiri; Oliver and Everlyn Carpenter; along with many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you goes out to Vern’s friend, Barb Bucher, as she shared in the driving to hundreds of doctor appointments at the VA Hospital as well as other trips shopping, etc. She was very kind and a huge help to the family!
Vern was preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents, Edward and Cecile; his brothers, Gerald, Thomas, and Mark; and his sister, Norma.
A graveside service will be held in May for family and friends. Interment will be at Isanti Union Cemetery, Isanti.
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