Vernelle Gorman Obituary
We bid farewell to Vernelle Gorman of New Hampton, Iowa, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 28, 2025 at the age of 84. Vernelle touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Pitzenberger and Lena Pitzenberger (Langreck); and her siblings-in-law, Peter Govern, Jack Porche, Jack Gorman, Dave Sweet, Marcia A. Pitzenberger, Nancy Eaton and Betty Gorman.
She is survived by: her husband Merle Gorman; her children, Susan Rentz (Kevin) of Mason City, Rev. Laura Smith (Steve) of Charles City, John Gorman (Sarah) of New Hampton, Dr. Timothy Gorman (Linda) of York, Ellen Sorensen (Chad) of Georgetown and Sarah Garman (Eric) of New Hampton; her grandchildren, Emily Bailey (Ray), Kathleen Jacobs (Cory), Elizabeth Williams (Billy), Lily, Luke Gorman, Olivia, Patrick, Sophia, Isabella Gorman, Molly, Jack, Grace, Will Sorensen, Colin and Claire Garman; her great grandchild Ollie Bailey; her siblings, Elaine Govern, Larry Pitzenberger and Steven Pitzenberger (Marcia); and her sisters-in-law, Joan Porche and Mary Sweet.
