Obituary of Herbert Leverance

Herbert Henry Leverance, 91, Wisconsin Rapids, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at his home. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Edwards. Reverend Daniel Bohn will officiate. Entombment will be in Forest Hill Mausoleum in Wisconsin Rapids. Military rites will be provided by VFW Post 2534. Herbert was born November 13, 1920 in the Town of Seneca to the late John and Bertha (Wilhorn) Leverance. He married Lounais Godin on September 4, 1951 in Dubuque, IA, she died in 1992. Herbert married Beverly Glorvigen on April 10, 1995 in Wisconsin Rapids. Herbert worked for Great Northern Nekoosa Paper Company for 37 years, retiring in 1983. Herbert joined the National Guard 32nd Division on May 20, 1940. On October 15, 1940 he was interred into Federal service with the 129th Field Artillery. Herbert fought in the Asiatic Pacific Theater, receiving 3 Bronze Stars for battles in New Guinea. He also received the Philippines Liberation Ribbon with a bronze star and a Distinguished Unit Citation from the Philippines? President, as well as earning 6 overseas service bars. Herbert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Edwards and VFW Post 2534 in Wisconsin Rapids. He was very proud to have been able to accompany fellow World War II veterans on the Honor Flight to see the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. In his free time, Herbert enjoyed hunting and dancing. He especially loved his farm and wintering in Texas for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; son, Loren (Janet) Leverance of Wisconsin Rapids; daughter, LaRone (Barry) Gilbert of Milwaukee; step-children, James (Leanne) Glorvigen of Milton, Joni (John) Weishopf of Menomonee Falls, Jerry (Suzanna) Glorvigen of Sharpsburg, GA, Jody (Karen) Glorvigen of Wisconsin Rapids, Jennie (Bruce) Watson of Wisconsin Rapids, Joel Glorvigen of Fayetteville, GA, and Pamela (Martin) Wolinski of Hendersonville, TN; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Marie Helke and Gertrude Keip; brother, Elmer Leverance and his dog, Chip. Friends may call at Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 12, and at the church on Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of services.