‘Miscellany’ Archives
Vernon Arvid Wetternach
February 13 1950-August 19, 2026 Congeniality and Service Shaped His Life Vernon Wetternach CommunityService Worker Extraordinaire Vernon was dedicated to community service. His quick wit and gracious, mischievous smile endeared him to all who knew him. He made people feel valued and affected countless lives with kindness and generosity. Vernon's diverse interests and boundless enthusiasm made him a joyous traveler, explorer of new places, seeker of fresh perspectives and voracious reading broadened his understanding of the world. Those enjoyments were only exceeded by his love of being with family and friends; which he cherished most. He lived in Phillips and Whittier neighborhoods all of his life and volunteered there and other communities of Minneapolis to improve the quality of life and strengthen the communities he loved. Education was a fervent passion capped by graduation honors at the old South High School, 1968; BA from Metro State and MPA from [...]
Bradley John Pass
30 March 1941 - 22 August 2026 Gracious on Ground and in Air Brad Pass receiving a Mpls. Park Board Remarkable Volunteer Achievement Award in April 2011. Brad Pass was adept on the ground and in the air. His eyes and smile set a cordial atmosphere here in Phillips Community or 30,000 feet above. Brad’s soft words and demeanor meant people were important in seeing and hearing everyone, even amidst disagreements. His community advocacy helped others focus on the common good. There was always a smile under that mustache. His skill with tools built furniture, a potter’s wheel and ceramics, an exceptional tree house (for sons Gabriel and Daniel; foster boys Becelone and Leroy; and grandchildren), remodeled houses into their their home in Phillips fifty years ago and several houses to create affordable rentals; skills he also taught to others. Brad piloted Northwest airplanes for 35 years, starting each flight saying “Welcome aboard, this is your [...]
