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Vernon Savage Obituary
He was born July 4, 1962, in Butler.
Vern was a graduate of Butler High School Class of 1981, and graduated from Grove City College with a B.S.B.A. degree in 1985.
Mr. Savage worked in the software industry and for the past five years, he was working in customer experience for SAP.
Vern was an avid Steelers and Penguins fan. He loved cooking and gardening. He loved wine, even white wine, as long as it was red. His favorite private time was walking his dog, Balto on the beach.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Tami (Tomba) Savage; his children, Kyle and Taylor Savage; his siblings, David A. (Cynthia) Savage, Michael J. (Catherine L.) Savage, Linda (Keith) Kristoff and Keith (Allison) Savage; and many nieces and nephews.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore S. and Rose M. Savage (Prementine); and his dogs, Balto, Bailey, Shultz and Fritz.
SAVAGE - The family of Vernon J. "Vern" Savage, who died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, will receive friends from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made in Vern's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
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Memories and Condolences
for Vernon Savage
February 14, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
George Pawluk
February 11, 2020
Shocked to hear of Vern's passing. May his memory be eternal!
Marie Czzowitz Collins
February 10, 2020
Linda, Mike, Dave, Keith, Tami, Kyle any Taylor, I am so sorry for your loss, I remember Vernon from working at Highfield Hall and being friends with my older brothers. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
2015 Grove City College Homecoming
Mary Waltman Piwowarski
February 10, 2020
I am so sorry to Tami and the family of Vern. I am still in shock. Can't imagine how you all feel. He was such a great guy. I included a pic from 2015 GCC homecoming which I think is the last time we saw him. It was a great time and now a memory.
Chuck Vella
February 9, 2020
Tami, Kyle and Taylor,
We are saddened to learn of Vern's passing. We have
many fond memories of running into and talking to Vern over the years in Aurora, at sporting events, school activities and parties. May your memories help to heal such a tragic loss.
Our sincerest condolences to all of you.
Chuck, Joanne, Anthony, Alex Vella
Dean Summerville
February 7, 2020
Tami and to your family, I'm so sorry to you and your family, I was hoping my family could meet your family, Vernon and I was good friends in high school..
MARY ZAPP
February 7, 2020
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR UNEXPECTED LOSS
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Feb
9
Visitation
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center8466 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060
Feb
10
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center8466 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060
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