Vernon J. Ryberg, 82, of Kenyon, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. He was born May 3, 1929 in Fairmont, Minnesota the son of Chester and Martha (Lips) Ryberg. He graduated with the class of 1947 from Kenyon High School, and attended the University Of Minnesota School Of Agriculture from 1947 until 1949. Vernon served in the United States Air Force from 1952-1956, and then went to carpentry school at Dunwoody Institute for two years. On June 25, 1960 Vernon was united in marriage to Shirley Smith in Dannebrog, NE. The couple lived in Rochester, and Vernon worked as a carpenter. In 1968 Vernon and Shirley began farming Southeast of Kenyon, on Vernon's third generation family farm. He was a member of Faith Community Church in West Concord, where he was involved as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, choir member, and AWANA leader, and was a member of Gideons International. Vernon also enjoyed fishing trips, music, and especially listening to quartets. He is survived by his wife Shirley Ryberg of Kenyon, children John Ryberg of Byron, Steven (Denise) Ryberg of Jackson, and Sarah (Doug) Bartell of Welch, and seven grandchildren: Cody and Kyler Ryberg, Courtney and Logan Ryberg, Rylie, Kenna and Cooper Bartell. He is also survived by a sister Althea Brandon of Zephyrhills, FL, and brother Delbert (Mary) Ryberg of Oronoco, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law James Brandon. Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home, Kenyon on Sunday April 1, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM and at Faith Community Church on Monday April 2, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral services will be held Monday April 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Faith Community Church with The Reverend David Breederland officiating. Interment will be in the Kenyon Cemetery in Kenyon. Memorials are preferred to Faith Community Church or the Gideons. Visitation: 04/01/2012 15:00 04/01/2012 18:00 Service: and one hour prior to the service at the church 04/02/2012 11:00