Leaving an Imprint

Leaving an Imprint

A farmer, a neighbor, a soldier, a friend, a husband, a dad.
Grandpa Vernie led by example, with his hard-working attitude;

construction worker at 70 and co-founder of Kahl’s Kettle Korn, working well into his 80s,
many roles he had,

Today we celebrate, grandpa Vernie and his impact on our lives, with much gratitude.

Grandpa Vernie had a sense of humor that you could always count on,

for he always made people feel loved and always had a smile, which was never a chore,

and his homemade ice cream was always at risk of being gone,

because grandpa always asked, “you know what this tastes like........ more.”

Grandpa Vernie impacted the lives of others by how he did live,

from plowing out the church lot and other driveways before his own,

caring for others, he always had something to give;

sharing God’s love with others is what he has shown.

Grandpa Vernie always had a smile and a heart of gold,

he touched many lives because a stranger he never met, 

always friendly to everyone, many stories he told,

from coffee at the Inwood Cafe University or on drives to California and anywhere he went.

A World War II Veteran and a hero to us all,
showing endless love and respect for the U.S.A,

He humbly wrote a book, about Army life as Sgt. Kahl;

his stories and efforts caring for others we will cherish each day.

From raising the flag at the Twins game,

to many weddings and birthdays and an Honor Flight to DC;

We all have our special stories and memories; some different, some the same,

Grandpa Vernie will always be special to you and to me.

May we celebrate the memories;

May we live our lives in this world and impact the lives of others
as Grandpa Vernie has shown us;

      smiling always,
      finding humor,
      living in the moment, 

      sharing our stories,
      and loving others with a heart of gold.

By: Noel Christine Kahl Reagan