Luverne Kroeplin

Luverne A. Kroeplin, 84, of Stanley, died peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the Clark County Health Care Center. He was born on October 3, 1941, in Owatonna, Minn., to the late William and Lorraine (Baker) Kroeplin. His family moved to the area and he graduated from Gilman High School. Luverne married Betty Mallo on June 24,1961, at the Presbyterian Church in Hannibal.

Luverne was a factory worker during his working years and in his “retirement” he enjoyed working with the elderly.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty; his children: Laurie (Greg) Natzke of Stanley, Lonnie (Diane) Kroeplin of Owen, William (Jane) Kroeplin of Withee and Wendi (Kevin) Henke of Owen; 11 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, his brothers: Delano (Karen) Kroeplin, Sr., Jason (Sherry) Kroeplin and Randy Kroeplin and many nieces and nephews. Luverne was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: Robert, Marty and Mark and his sisters: Leona Turner, Violet McCartney and Joyce Kroeplin in infancy.

A memorial visitation will take place from 47 p.m. on Friday, June 19, at the Faith Evangelical Free Church, Stanley. Plombon Funeral Service assisted the family with arrangements.