Vernon C. Towner, age 71, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away on July 26, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Military Honors will be presented by the Adams County Honor Guard. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until the time of service on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Vernon was born July 8, 1941 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Herbert and Lynn (Lundberg) Towner.
He enlisted in the United States Army in 1959. After being honorably discharged from the Army he worked for Briggs & Stratton for 33 years.
Vernon married Cecilia Lynch on February 5, 1977 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They were married for 35 ½ years and following their retirement from Briggs & Stratton they moved to Arkdale.
He loved his cats & dogs, fishing and gardening.
Vernon was a member of the Grand Marsh Lions for 15 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert & Lynn Towner
Survivors:
Wife: Cecilia Towner of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Gayle Fox of Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Brother: Richard Towner of Chatanooga, Tennessee
Sister: Mary (Kelly) Powers of Tampa, Florida
Brother: John (Melanie) Towner of Tampa, Florida
Brother: Ronald (Linda) Towner of Oldmar, Florida
Sister: Ann (Michael) Thorn of Tampa, Florida
Sixteen nieces & nephews
Eleven great-nieces & nephews
Five great-great nieces & nephews
Cil , We are sorry to hear about Vern. Sorry we cant attend the service due to we cant drive that far with our eyes anymore. We send you prayers and love.
Auntie Betty & Uncle Herb Haldemann
Cicil we are sorry for your loss, Vern was a wonderful man who has fulfilled your lifes for 35 years. You know Im here for you anytime to talk . I know he will be missed by everyone who knew him but most of all by you, you just have to remember he now has no more pain. Someday we all will meet again. God Bless
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU CUZ.
Cecillia, sorry about Vern’s passing. No more pain and agony for him.He will be missed by all who knew him.
We love you Cecil and am here for you
I’m so sorry for your loss he was a great Guy if you need anyone you can always talk to me or if you need anything love you cousin
Our sympathy in the loss of our husband. May your happy memories and the love of family and friends comfort you at this time.
Sorry for your loss I am gonna miss him , I wont have no one to kiss on the head and give love pats too . Take care and if you need someone to chat with I am home love ya , your friend Diana
Cecil we are sorry of your lost. Vern was a great man. The kids remember the little things he did for them. If you need anything even to have someone to talk to I am here.