Verlin L. Most

A Funeral Service for Verlin was held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva. Kim Dunker presided over the Funeral Service. The recorded selections "In The Garden," "Amazing Grace," and "Abide With Me" were played during the service. The pallbearers included Tyler Mason, Evan Johnson, Morley Most, Scott Most, Claire Meyer, and Verryl Meyer. A Graveside Service was held in the Ohiowa Public Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Memorials are suggested to the Geneva Senior Center or the Geneva Rescue Squad. Verlin LeRoy Most was born on July 3, 1925, on a farm west of Tobias, Nebraska, in Fillmore County, to Roy F. and Velma E. (Schroeder) Most. He passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Heritage Crossings Assisted Living in Geneva, Nebraska, at the age of 100 years, 6 months, and 14 days. Verlin was one of two children born to this family. Verlin grew up in the Ohiowa area and attended Lone Star Country School District 41 through the eighth grade. He later began high school in Ohiowa but left school after the tenth grade to enter the workforce. In his early years, Verlin farmed alongside his father and helped neighbor farmers. He also worked as a truck driver for Messman Produce in Strang, Nebraska, and for his uncle, Roger Dearking, who managed Grain Storage Co. In that role, Verlin helped probe grain stored in airplane hangars at the Bruning, Fairmont, and Harvard airbases. Verlin’s primary employment was with the Ohiowa Co-Op, where he worked as a fuel truck driver for 27 years. In later years, he also enjoyed assisting Dick Schoenholz with Schoenholz Auction Service. On April 8, 1956, Verlin was united in marriage to Evelyn E. Garrison. The couple began their married life on a farm southwest of Ohiowa before moving into town. In December of 1967, Verlin and Evelyn built a new home in Geneva, Nebraska, where Verlin lived for the remainder of his life. After much consideration, he moved to Heritage Crossings Assisted Living in January of 2026. Verlin was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith in the Ohiowa community. After his marriage, he became a member of the Ohiowa United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served as both chairman and treasurer of the church council. He was also a former member of the Ohiowa Fire Department and served on the Ohiowa Village Board. Verlin and Evelyn shared a love of animals and traveling. They especially cherished Evelyn’s horse, Snicker, and their two dogs, Tippy and Skoggie, who were beloved companions. Each summer, the couple enjoyed trips to Estes Park, Colorado—first staying in rented cabins and later traveling with the first of four camping trailers they owned. Fishing was Verlin’s favorite pastime, and many weekends were spent camping and fishing across Colorado, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Kansas, as well as at Nebraska locations including Harlan County Reservoir, Lake McConaughey, and the Alexandria Lakes. Verlin and Evelyn also looked forward to attending the Nebraska State Fair, where they camped for the week, watched horse shows, and explored the exhibits. Following Verlin’s retirement, their travels became longer, allowing him more time to enjoy fishing. The couple also shared a love of sports, holding season tickets to Nebraska Husker Basketball and attending many Husker Football games together. Verlin was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn and parents, Roy and Velma. He is survived by his brother, Gaylen and Phyllis Most of Lincoln, Nebraska; nieces, Jodie & Vickie, and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Verlin L. Most

July 3, 1925 - January 17, 2026