Vernon Sandbothe

Vernon Sandbothe, 82, of Atlantic, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Allen Place in Atlantic, Iowa.

Vernon was born on June 14, 1933, in Panama, Iowa, to Stephen and Barbara (Pauley) Sandbothe, and was raised in the Portsmouth area. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth. Vernon attended school in Panama, graduating in 1951. He joined the United States Army serving from September of 1953 to September of 1955. On November 12, 1955, he married Mary A. Blum at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia, Iowa. They are the parents of Stephen, William, Lawrence, Randall, Douglas, Thomas and Allen.

Following their marriage they started farming in the Panama/Portsmouth area for two years, then near Denison until the Spring of 1960, when they came to Atlantic to farm and run their own dairy business. Vernon did a lot of volunteer work with 4-H and FFA during those years, as well. The couple opened their home up and provided care and guidance to Mike Smith and Brian Elmquist, who continue to be part of the family today.

Heartbreak came in the fall of 1985, when they lost their oldest son, Steve. The following spring, Vernon and Mary moved to another farm south of Atlantic and he started trucking for Sorensen Feed and Grain of Cumberland, Iowa. He then bought his own truck and worked with Cannonball Express out of Omaha, Nebraska. Vernon retired and moved to Allen Place on December 26, 2011.

He was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He spent numerous years donating his time with the Cass County Fair Grounds during fair time. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and was a big influence with them in farming and driving semi. He also loved to see his grandchildren's sporting events and dance recitals.

Vernon is survived by his wife , Mary of Atlantic; six sons, William and wife, Judy, Lawrence and wife, Darla, Randall and wife, Denise, Douglas and wife, Lisa, Thomas and wife, Robyn, and Allen and wife, Tonia; 17 grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; sisters, Clara Smith and husband, Ralph Walstrom, Bonita Ferguson, and Mary Wright; many brothers-and sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Stephen; granddaughter, Jennifer; sister, Bernice Klindt; and brother, Russell Sandbothe, Sr.

A Rosary service will held at 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 13th at Roland Funeral Home, followed by visitation with the family from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., November 14, 2015, at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, with Father Chori Seraiah, celebrant. Burial will be in the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation to local 4-H Clubs and the Cass County Fair Grounds.

Roland Funeral Service is caring for Vernon's family and the arrangements. Condolences may be left at rolandfuneralservice.com.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF

Vernon J. Sandbothe
BORN
June 14, 1933
Panama, Iowa

ENTERED INTO REST
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Atlantic, Iowa
At the age of
82 years, 4 months & 27 days

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Atlantic, Iowa

CELEBRANT
Father Chori Seraiah

LECTORS
Alyx Sandbothe
Stephanie Sandbothe

MUSICIAN
Donna Muell

MUSICAL SELECTIONS
“Be Not Afraid” by Congregation #608
“How Great Thou Art” by Congregation #494
“Amazing Grace” by Donna Muell
“On Eagles Wing’s” by Congregation #611

INTERMENT
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery
Atlantic, Iowa

MILITARY HONORS
Atlantic Color Guard

The family invites you to join them for lunch in the
Parish Center following services at the cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation to local 4-H Clubs and the Cass County Fair Grounds.

Foot-Prints In the Sand
One night I had a dream. I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the skies flashed scenes from my life. In each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One was mine, and one was the Lord’s. When the last scene of my life appeared before me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand, and, to my surprise, I noticed that many times along the path of my life there was only one set of foot-prints. And I noticed that it was at the lowest and saddest times in my life. I asked the Lord about it: “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you would walk with me all the way. But I notice that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why you left my side when I needed you most.” The Lord said: ”My precious Child, I never left you during your time of trial. Where you see only one set of foot-prints, I was carrying you.”