Photo courtesy of Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria
Peoria, Illinois
Jan 9, 1920 – Apr 10, 2015
PEORIA - John H Verkler, 95, of Peoria, passed away at 8:53 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, where he entered into eternity. John was born on Jan. 9, 1920, in Peoria to the late John Sr. and Zena (England) Verkler. He was the third of five sons. He married "the...
Read MoreI worked with John at Verklers GMC, He was a good man to work for. This place help me get a good start in life. Thank You for your help John. I hope I did you a good job.
Terroll V Beecher
Terroll Beecher
June 07, 2015 | Peoria, IL
I had the honor of partnering with John at Pekin Country Club's Member - Guest Tournament.He played really well and we won. He was a good golf partner and a great guy. He will be missed.
Keith Matthews
April 18, 2015 | Alexandria, VA
Many fond memories of all the Verklers. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob Reider
April 17, 2015 | Springfield, IL
I'm sending sincere sympathy and prayers to my neighbors and former students.
Gail Brophy Hobin
April 17, 2015 | Peoria, IL
So sorry but we will be out of town for the funeral. John was a GREAT guy! Have many happy memories of some good photos & many a good golf game. He will surely be missed by all. Jerry & Janet Coots
April 15, 2015
I had the honor of partnering with John at Pekin Country Club's Member - Guest Tournament.He played really well and we won. He was a good golf partner and a great guy. He will be missed.
Keith Matthews
April 15, 2015 | Alexandria, VA
Glorious hope!
Clay and I love "Uncle John" and look forward to seeing him again in heaven. He is such a dear person to us and was a giant in my young life. We grieve with the family and feel such a sense of loss, along with many tears, but thank God -- We do have an amazing hope in Jesus Christ. God bless!
Clay and Cheri Ford
April 14, 2015 | Spring Valley, CA
Andy, So sorry for you and your family's loss. We send our prayers
Bruce Mcwhirter
April 14, 2015 | Peoria, IL
A small quote from the Aviatior's Poem, High Flight:
Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings, put out my hand, and touched the face of God.
John Verkler was a proud member of the United States Air Force and an honored member of American Legion Post 2.
He will always be remembered as one of us."
For God and Country
Bill Davies
Commander Post 2
Bill Davies
April 13, 2015 | Peoria, IL
