June 24, 1934 – December 14, 2019
Verla Leona Durant was born on June 24th, 1934 in St. Michael, the second child of Robert and Edna (Jaeb) Zahler. She was a graduate of St. Francis High School in Little Falls, MN. On March 2nd, 1957, she married Dennis Durant at St. Michael Catholic Church and together they raised three children. She was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church.
Verla passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14th at Park View Nursing Home in Buffalo. She is survived by her children, Jay (Stephanie Weckwerth) Durant, Jeanette (Don) Ende and Tom (Tracy) Durant; grandchildren Chris (Nadiya) Durant, Lee (Eric) Larson, Jon Durant, Mitch Ende, Brian Ende, Jill (Taylor Fitzgerald) Ende, Lance Ende and Greta Dahl: great-granddaughters Brynna Ende and Elaina Beecher; brother Harvey (Betty) Zahler, sister Marlene Scherber; and many loving nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband Dennis; her parents Robert and Edna Zahler; her brother-in-law Dale Scherber; parents-in-law Edward and Frances Durant; and several other in-laws.
Verla loved family and friends. She was a homemaker for many years and then began working as a cashier at grocery stores in St. Michael, where she met many more people that became friends. Her ideal day would be visiting with her family or friends before making supper for them, then playing either dice or cards to round out the evening.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 11 am at St. Michael Catholic Church in St. Michael, MN, with visitation two hours prior.
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to The St. Michael Foundation.
Tom and Tracy
So sorry to hear about your loss of a loved one.She will live forever in your hearts with all of the memories you have of her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
You have my sympathy. I am unable to make it to the funeral. Great lady.
Ende Family – I am sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your extended family.
Dear Jay, Jeanette, and Tommy
Such sad news, your Mom was one of the nicest and kindness lady I knew.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Bonnie and I extend our sincerest sympathy and condolences
to the Durant and Zahler families on Verlas passing. She was
a wonderful person and will be truly missed by many.
Dear Verla..we will miss you. RIP. To Jay, Jeanette, Tom, Harvey and Marlene and all the family….our prayers are with you. Love, Steve and Chris (Jaeb) Williams
Our deepest condolences to Verla’s family and friends. Verla was one of our favorite St Michael people! She always offered to let us stay at her home and was such a kind and gracious lovely person. We were so sad to hear of her passing. The one phrase that our family continues to use to this day is “Ya, saaaay Now!” No one cd say it like Verla though!!!! She will be missed by many.
So sorry for the loss of such a wonderful lady, a mom, a sister, a auntie, a gramma and friend to so many! She was such a sweet caring lady….my prayers go out to you all in the coming days!
Dear Durant Family,
I just heard about Verla…..I am so sorry and sadden to hear of the news. I always enjoyed her sweet smile and conversation when I went to the store (Dick’s and Marketplace). I so enjoyed our conversations. Thoughts and prayers are with all.