Lavern Leslie Vonbargen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lavern Leslie Vonbargen (Red Wing, Minnesota), who passed away on February 8, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lavern Leslie Vonbargen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lavern and Ruth; his sister Myrna Gosset; and his stepson John Simanski Jr.. He is survived by: his wife Julie Simanski; his children, Todd (Kelly), Tracey (Kim), Gina Schorn and Tim (Michelle); his stepdaughter Jodie Chaves (Tony Gilles); his grandchildren, Katie, Zachary, Benjamin, Allysa, Midori, Aaron, Kira, Eric, Stephan, Hakyma, Matilda and Louise; and his great grandchildren, Gigi and Liam.