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Harvey Vershum Obituary
Harvey D. Sr.
Harvey D. Vershum Sr., 98, of Toledo passed away March 17, 2016, at University of Toledo Medical Center. Harvey was born on March 5, 1918, in Riga, Michigan. He was the son of James Vershum and Adeline (Breitner) Vershum. Harvey was employed by the Magnesium Fabricators of Adrian, Michigan for 6 years prior to serving in the United States Army. After his service in the Army, he was employed as a Die Setter with the City Auto Stamping Company for 36 years until retiring in 1980.
Harvey was proud of his service in the United States Army during World War II. He spent 116 days as a POW, being captured in the second wave of the Battle of the Bulge. Harvey was a decorated veteran. He received two bronze stars for his honorable service to our country. During his retirement, Harvey enjoyed fishing and hunting and he bowled three times a week until he was 95.
Harvey was preceded in death by his loving wife, Letha Vershum; son, Albert Vershum; brothers, Lewis, Russell Vershum; sisters, Ruth Abner, Eileen Schwede,, Doris Dipmore, and his special friend, Loretta Stricker.
He is survived by his sons, Harvey (Jeanette) Vershum Jr., Micheal (Vicky) Vershum; daughter, Sharon (Paul) Lindsay; sisters, Cleo Uphell, Coleen (Al) Hoag, Margie Liedal; brothers, James (Charlotte) Vershum, Richard (Joyce) Vershum; daughter-in-law, Linda Vershum; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
The family will receive friends and relatives at Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home, 3453 Heatherdowns Blvd. at Byrne Road on Monday, March 21, 2016, 2:00-8:00 p.m., where funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. Contributions can be made out to a charity of the donor's choice. Please view and sign Harvey's condolence page at
berstickerscottfuneralhome.com
As published in The Blade
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Memories and Condolences
for Harvey Vershum
Lisa Randall
April 6, 2016
I'm so glad I got to meet you and be your nurse. You weren't just my client, you were my friend, and I thought of you like my Grandpa...whenever I eat those glazed pecans I will think of you! Rest in Peace Harvey...much love to you and your family.
Jamie Jiannuzzi
April 3, 2016
I had the pleasure of being one of his nurses. He was a wonderful man, may he rest in peace.
Kathy Winter
March 31, 2016
Harvey was one of the greatest men I have met ,he was my neighbor and friend I will miss him dearly I send my prayers of strength to the family
March 20, 2016
I have so much respect for this man. I'm honored to have had the chance to get to know him.
Jim & Sharon Evarts
March 20, 2016
Sharon and I send our deepest sympathy to Harvey Jr., Mike and all the family. He was a great uncle and a great man. He will be missed.
March 20, 2016
Uncle Harvey, I did not know anything about your past as a war hero and that you were such a hero to many. I knew that you were such a warm and kind person and how Aunt Letha loved you. I pray you two are together. I love you both.
Niece,
Susie K.
Ally Stricker
March 19, 2016
I love you, Papa. You were one amazing man and I am so happy that you were my grandpa. You will always be in my heart.❤
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