Vera Evangeline Torrey, 92, of Dubuque, died on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Hawkeye Care Center in Asbury, IA.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm (Noon) until 1:00 pm on Friday, June 6, 2025 at Linwood Cemetery.

The Funeral Service for Vera will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 6, 2025, at Linwood Cemetery.

Vera was born May 13, 1933, in Watertown, SD, the daughter of Fred E. and Evangeline Vera Watson. On January 20, 1952, she married Merle Henry “Bud” Torrey, Sr. in Dubuque. He preceded her in death on May 4, 2005.

Vera was a member of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She was very generous with her time, volunteering often and was a member of American Legion Post #6, the Eagles Club, as well as the Moose Lodge. Vera was a lover of cats and was an avid bowler, earning many trophies over the years.

Survivors include her three sons, James Torrey of Pontiac, MI, Kenneth (Mary) Torrey of Otis Orchards, WA, and Merle Henry “Bud” Torrey, Jr. of Plano, IL; six grandchildren, Crystal Floyd, Heather Torrey, Adam Torrey, Aaron Torrey, Monica Gonzales, and Nick Ruchala; four great-grandchildren, Joclyn, Jaclyn, Christian, and Sebastian; four great-great-grandchild, Adrian, Elara, Ethan, and Raigyn; and one brother, Kenneth (Marilou) Watson of Chula Vista, CA.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Valerie Rockatis; and two brothers, Frank and Leonard Watson.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Hawkeye Care Center for their compassionate care.

Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory is in care of the arrangements.

Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Vera’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.