Victor Veren

Victor Vic Veren, 57, of Melbourne, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 8, 2011 at the St. Henrys Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Sunday, August 7, 2011 with a7:00 p.m. Vigil Serviceat the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Memorial may be directed to the family. For condolences or questions, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Vic and his family. Victor Kenneth Veren was born March 24, 1954, to James Earl and Orrell May (Sietmann) Veren in Marshalltown. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Evangelical United Brethren Church in Laurel. As a boy, Victor enjoyed playing sports and farming with his dad in southern Marshall County. He attended SEMCO Public School where he excelled at baseball, basketball, track, and football. Victor graduated from high school in 1972. Highlights were captain of the football and baseball team and also 1st team All Conference. He led the basketball team to a sub-state tournament game at the Marshalltown Roundhouse. He then attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa, majoring in Industrial Arts. Victor played baseball, football, and was a member of Sigma Phi Sigma fraternity. He graduated from college in 1976 and went back home to help his father farm. Victor worked at Fisher Controls for several years and then was an educator at SEMCO and East Marshall schools. He was a beloved baseball coach, girls basketball coach, and industrial arts teacher. A highlight of his coaching career was state baseball appearances in 1994 and 1996. In 1998, Victor retired from teaching to farm with his father. Victor enjoyed farming, passionately cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes, talking on the phone, and being with friends. He had a keen ability to have a coined nickname for many of his friends and acquaintances. Victor married Kathleen Marie Shank on January 25, 1997, in Union. Their union was blessed with two girls Taia Judith and Clare Orrell. From a previous marriage, Victor was blessed with two boys Clinton Anthony and Lucas Mackenzie. Victor enjoyed his childrens activities and date nights with his wife. Victor is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kathleen; son Clinton and fiance Jamie of Gretna, NE; son Lucas of Haverhill; daughters Taia and Clare at home; mother Orrell May of Haverhill; sister and brother-in-law Jenette and Patrick Curran of Ottumwa; sister and brother-in-law Cynda and Chuck Hilsabeck of Pleasant Hill; sister and brother-in-law Shelly and John Sabatka of Raleigh, NC; eight nieces and nephews, and one great-niece and one great-nephew. Victor was preceded in death by father James Veren.