September 1, 1942 - January 10, 2016
Richard (Dick) R. Vernon age 73 of Edina, MN and Punta Gorda, FL, died from lymphoma on January 10, 2016 at the VA Hospice Unit in Minneapolis. He was a 10 year U.S. Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. He served on the Edina Fire Department from 1970 to 1995. In 1975, he helped establish the first paramedic program for Edina. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, reading and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; children, Teresa Anderson (Sean), Marcus Vernon (Amanda Line); grandchildren, Hayden (5) and Dylan (3) Anderson, Alex (11) and Isabel (5 mos) Vernon, Ashton (6) Nichols. Siblings-in-law, Nancy Vernon, Ed LaSota, Darlene Weckwerth, Lois and Craig Witchall, and Stu Missling. He is preceded in death by siblings and siblings-in-law, Ted Vernon, JoAnn LaSota, Allen Weckwerth and Nellene Missling.
Celebration of Life
Thursday, January 14, 2016
1:00 PM
Family will greet friends one hour before the service at Church
Woodlake Lutheran Church
7525 Oliver Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Audrey, So sorry to hear about your loss. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Doug and Bobbie Schauer
Sorry to get this news. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Audrey, Dale and I were so sorry to hear of Dicks’ passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Audrey,
So sorry for your loss.
Prayers and sympathy to you and your family.
Denise Nelson
i miss you already Uncle Dick. I will always remember our last conversation we had together…. it was special between an uncle and niece. You gave me the best of who you are and made me feel like you really believed in who I am and who you are. I thank God for those conversations that were only between us and appreciate those words of wisdom and honesty. You have made my world understandable and acceptable. May God bless you and say hi to my Mom Jo Ann LaSota and your brother Ted and of course your Mom Mary. You are the reason my life was such a cool adventure and expect it will always be…