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Luverne C. Petry, 86, Ada, MN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Benedictine Care Community in Ada.

Luverne was born at home in Lockhart Township, near Ada on January 9, 1936, the youngest child to Albert and Alma (Leiser) Petry. He attended grade school in Lockhart and graduated from Ada High School in 1954.

He was united in marriage to Carol Buchholz on September 3, 1960, at First Lutheran Church in Mahnomen. They became the parents of two sons and later a daughter by adoption. He started milking as a teenager and ran a successful dairy operation until 1996 and then continued farming with nephew Jeff. He and Carol moved off the farmstead in the summer of 2020 to Summerfield Place due to health reasons. Hospice joined in the care for the past 2 months and the local nursing home the last two days.

He was active in JC's including winning Outstanding Young Farmer in 1972. He and Carol were part of the Ada Valley Squares. Luverne served on the township board and helped with 4-H. He transferred from First English Lutheran Church in Lockhart to Grace Lutheran Church in Ada in 1972, and was active on many boards and as president of the congregation. He taught Sunday School, was a Stephen Minister, and served on the Transitional Ministry team. He especially enjoyed singing in the choir for 44 years. He sang at innumerable weddings and funerals in the community. After retirement he joined the staff of Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes and faithfully served as a part time funeral assistant and driver for twelve years.

He was blessed to have many trips with his wife and friends or family including Mexico, Norway, Alaska, Hawaii and other trips to US destinations for fun and visits with extended family. Lovey was a faithful man with a strong work ethic, who took great care of his family. He enjoyed music and prioritized church attendance and activities. He was conservative in life choices that allowed him to be generous to many charities.

Luverne was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers (Alvin, Vernon, Don, Leroy) and sister (Elaine), his brother-in law (Orville Thorsteinson) and sisters-in-law (Ethel, Mernice).

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Brad (Carol), Bob (Marie), and Cathy; grandchildren, Beata and Lydia Petry, Elizabeth (Brent Kemp) and Karl (Erika) Petry; and great-grandchildren; Vincent, Everett, and Aveline Kemp.

He is also survived by brothers-in-law: Dave (Barb) and Steve (Deb) and sisters-in-law: Laurel and Delaine, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Funeral: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.

Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a 6:30 PM prayer service on Tuesday, February 1, 2002, at the church. Due to COVID 19 concerns masks are recommended when attending the visitation and funeral.

Interment: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, Minnesota.

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