Dahnke, Luverne Chester Age 72, of Spring Lake Park, MN, passed away unexpectedly May 6, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Chester & Irene; granddaughter, Jessica; brother, Carl. Vern was born on Oct. 24, 1946 in St. Cloud, MN. He was a United States Vietnam War Veteran and served from 1965-1968 with distinction as a Combat Engineer. Vern was a loving husband, father & grandfather. Survived by wife, Christine; children, Jody (Laura) McIntyre, David Dahnke, Dan (Ashley) Dahnke, Aaron (Christine) McIntyre & Jennifer (Brad) Mielke; grandchildren, Willie, Tyler, Mason, Jasmine, Tyler, Conner, Robert & Levi; puppy pal, Calvin; siblings, Lucille, Darlene, Liz, Gary, Mary, Mike & Steve. Funeral Service 11AM, Thurs. May 16, 2019, Miller Funeral Home, 6210 Hwy 65 NE, Fridley, MN, with visitation beginning at 10AM. Private Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Mpls., MN. Miller Funeral Home 763-571-1300