Verkuilen was a member of the GLCCA and president of Credit Bureau of Alexandria.
02/15/2024 2:15 P.M.
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Robert “Bob” Verkuilen from Thorp, Wisconsin, died on Feb. 11, 2024, at the age of 89.
Verkuilen was a member of the Great Lakes Credit and Collection Association and served as president of the Credit Bureau of Alexandria in Alexandria, Minnesota.
In 1961, he purchased the Collection Bureau of Little Falls, retiring from there in December 2005. Verkuilen was also a past president of the Minnesota Association of Collectors, past president of the Central Minnesota St. John’s Chapter and a past president of the Little Falls Lions, where he was a member for 61 years.
Verkuilen was a lifetime member of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce and a charter member of the Little Falls Chamber of Commerce Public Relations Committee now known as the Lindy Greeters. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, attending St. John’s football games, traveling and volunteering at St. Gabriel’s Hospital and for the Franciscan Sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen Claire Verkuilen; brothers, Richard and Roy Verkuilen; sisters-in-law, Reg Verkuilen and Rica Verkuilen; and a brother-in-law, Jim Beaudette.
Verkuilen is survived by his children Karen (Leo) Ringwelski, Mary (Tom Peters) Erickson, David (Kay) Verkuilen, John (Michelle) Verkuilen of Sartell, Mark (Robyn Young) Verkuilen; grandchildren Alyssa (Pat) Bugliosi, Dan, Beth (Andy) Larson, Tom (Mona), Zack, Rachel, Laura, Eric, Jack, Allie, Claire, Scott, Greta; great-grandchildren Ethan, Elijah, Maddy and Stella; and siblings Pat (Merl) Nevala, Marvin (Diane) Verkuilen, Sue Beaudette, John (Dawn) Verkuilen.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, Feb. 22 at Emblom Brenny Funeral Service. Watch a live stream of the service here.
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