Vernon A. Eberlin, 94, of Hermann, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Hermann Area District Hospital.

Vernon was born in Hermann, Missouri on August 26, 1921, a son of the late Alvin & Adela (Mundwiller) Eberlin.

Vernon proudly served his country for six years in the U.S. Navy.  He was an chief pharmacist mate during WWII.

Vernon was married to Angeline Winkelmann on November 22, 1947.  To this union two children were born, a daughter JoAnn and a son Gary.  He later married Leonora Buecker on August 13, 1983.  Leonora preceded him in death on April 22, 2011.

Vernon was a member of St. George Church, the Hermann V.F.W. Post 4182, and the Hermann Eagles. He worked in the grocery business most of his life and later became owner of the IGA Store in Hermann for many years. 

Vernon is survived by a daughter, JoAnn Theissen & husband Joe, of Hermann, Missouri; a son, Gary Eberlin,  & friend Becky Mallard, of Rogersville, Missouri, by his grandchildren,  Jeffrey Theissen & girlfriend Chevon McFadden, of Hermann, Matt Theissen, of Hermann, Ryan Theissen, of Springfield, Missouri, Wesley Eberlin & wife Melissa, of Clarksville, Tennessee, Kendall Eberlin, of Denver, Colorado, and Wade Eberlin & wife Heather, of Union, Missouri, and by a great grandson, Mason Eberlin.
 
Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 9th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, Hermann, where a memorial service will follow at 2:30 p.m., with Rev. Msgr. Gregory Higley officiating. 

Graveside Services will follow at St. George Cemetery, Hermann, with full military honors.  Memorials may be given to St. George School or Hermann Fire Dept.  C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home.

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