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Charles Vergien Obituary
Charles Edward Vergien, age 84, of Springfield, Missouri passed away on April 25, 2011 at Mercy St. Johns Hospital.
He was born December 18, 1926 to Charles F. and Lucinda (Crocker) Vergien in Orchard Park, New York. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Buffalo. He was a U.S. Army veteran of both WW II and the Korean War. He was the Vice President and General Manager of Consumers Markets.
He was preceded in death by a brother Richard Vergien.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Kay Vergien, four children Scott C. (Maggie) Vergien of Medina, WA; Debbie (Tim) Gerken of Montpelier, OH; Wendy (Fred) Goecker of Lees Summit, MO; and Brad (Sabrina) Vergien of Gallup, NM, six grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was a member of Southminster Presbyterian Church.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home located at 1947 E. Seminole.
Services will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Southminster Presbyterian Church, located at 2245 S. Holland Avenue, with The Reverend Bill Havens officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Southminster Presbyterian Church or the American Lung Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Vergien
Noah Bowen
May 1, 2011
I will always remember all the golfing we did together and all the summers we had. love always
Noah
Bill & Nancy Luckfield
April 29, 2011
We will remember Chuck as a great neighbor and friend. Our condolences to you Kay.
Nancy and Bill Luckfield
April 28, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Vergien family. It was a pleasure to have known Mr. Vergien when I was growing up and having him as our backyard neighbor in Syracuse.
Paul & Charlene Vellano, Celine Pelc and the rest of the Pelc Family
Randy & Toni Smith
April 28, 2011
Dearest Kay and family,
We send you our sincerest love and sympathy. We feel we are blessed to have known Chuck. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Love, Randy and Toni Smith
Erin, Elijah & JaeVonna Booth
April 28, 2011
You will be missed Grandpa. You were truly a wonderful man. Thank you for all the memories you gave me and my children. We take comfort in knowing you're watching over us now. We love you.
Debbie Gerken
April 28, 2011
You are the greatest Dad, Grand-dad and Great-Grand-dad a child, grandchild or great-grandchild could ever ask for. We will miss you and you will live forever in our hearts through the wonderful memories we are left with. We are what we are because of the love, support and encouragement,(not to mention the occasional kick in the pants when necessary) that you gave us.
Love, Debbie
Wendy Goecker
April 28, 2011
My Daddy will always be missed but what he left with me will live on forever. He made me what I am. His soul is in heaven and I know he'll watch over me. I love you always.. Your Jo
Sabrina Ezzell
April 28, 2011
I was so fortunate to have such a wonderful father-in-law. He led by example and his influence made the world a better place. I only wish I had known him longer.
Scottq Vergien
April 28, 2011
We miss you dad. You have left us with great memories and will always live in our hearts.
Scott
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