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1931
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Harland THEOPOLOS Obituary
THEOPOLOS, LT. Harland L. "Verne"
90, of Springfield, passed away on March 20, 2022, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, Ohio, on December 29, 1931, the son of Theodore Theopolos (Theodoros Theodoropoulos) and Lillian Ruth (Harrison)
Theopolos. He was a loving, caring husband, father and son and he will be greatly missed. Verne was a 1950 graduate of Springfield High School and a graduate of the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute. Verne was a member of the Springfield Police Department for 30 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. He received a grant for the purchase of a mobile classroom for the Community Relations Unit and started the "Police in School" program. He was also in charge of the "Crime Prevention Unit" and was honored by the City of Springfield with the "Giant Stride Award." He also was honored as Policeman of the Year by the Exchange Club. Verne
enjoyed traveling with United Senior Services, camping and working out at the fitness center. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Annette (Belford) Theopolos; daughters, Vicki (Jack) Bailey and Pamela Wells; son, Theodore (Jene) Theopolos; grandchildren, Dr. Jack (Sandy) Bailey, Angela (Xavier) Bailey-Levesque, Andrew (Ali) Wells, Kathrynn (Peter Aiello)
Theopolos, T.J. Theopolos and Brenden Theopolos; great-grandchildren, Theo (Dixie) Bailey, Stephen Bailey, Alex Wells, Andrew Wells, Hannah Bailey, Bethanne Bailey and Christian Bailey; special in-laws, Joan (Hugh) Fulton and Ken (Kathi) Belford. Verne was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debra Theopolos and his grandson, Donnis Bailey. Family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, March 24, 2022, from 5-7pm in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday, March 25, 2022, in St. Teresa Catholic Church with burial to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of your choice. Expressions of sympathy may be shared by visiting
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Annette Theopolos
July 20, 2025
Verne, it has been 3yrs and 4 months since you left me. I miss you more than ever. Didn´t think I would make it but the kids are helping me. I know our 3 daughters are with you now and I will be there soon. Love you always.Annie
Vicki
March 20, 2024
Daddy, It´s been 2yrs. today since you went to heaven. We miss you so much. Love you. Vicki
Vicki Bailey
April 9, 2023
Happy Easter Daddy! LoveVicki
Angela
March 31, 2023
Σε αγαπώ παππού!!!
Vicki Bailey
March 20, 2023
Daddy, you have been gone a year today. It seem like yesterday.ILove you Daddy!!! Vicki
Vicki Bailey
February 14, 2023
Daddy, Wishing you a Happy Valentine´s Day!! Vicki
Vicki Bailey
January 28, 2023
Daddy, you´ll be a gr-gr- grandpa in August. That makes me a gr- grandma. We all miss you and Love You Vicki
Vicki & Jack Bailey
December 29, 2022
Daddy, today is your 91st birthday. Annette and we the kids went out to eat and celebrate your birthday. We could feel your presence with us. We miss you so much. We Love you Daddy!!
Vicki Bailey
December 26, 2022
Daddy, This was our 1st Christmas without you. We miss you. Love Vicki
Vicki Bailey
June 19, 2022
Happy Father´s Day Daddy.This is our 1st without you. Miss you!!! Love Vicki
Vicki
April 24, 2022
Daddy, it´s been 5 weeks today since you passed. I can´t believe you´re gone. Il Love You Daddy. Vicki
Sara Monroe
March 24, 2022
Vicki, May the love of family and friends carry you through your time of grief. Love you.
Vicki
March 23, 2022
Daddy, I miss you so much but I know God opened His arms and welcomed you home. Vicki
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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