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In memory of
Vernon "Vernie" Lee Ehler
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Vernon “Vernie” Lee Ehler passed away peacefully on Sunday (Jan. 17, 2021) at home in Rantoul, surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old.
The youngest of five children, Vernon was born in Urbana to John and Tida (Duitsman) Ehler on Nov. 12, 1933. He graduated from Rantoul Township High School in 1951, where he excelled at baseball and football. It was here that Vernon would meet the love of his life, Kay, whom …
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Community Involvement
Lutheran Church
Attendee of
American Lutheran Church
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Born
November 12th, 1933
Enlisted in the Army
1956
Passed away
January 17th, 2021
Rantoul, IL
Survived by
Ashley Buerkett
Granddaughter
Followed in death by
Kay Ehler
Wife
Predeceased by
Dana Buerkett
Daughter, 1964-2011
Jon Buerkett
Son-in-law, 1955-2011
Morgan "Moe" Buerkett
Granddaughter, 1992-2011
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