Rev. Vernon Lintvedt

Rev. Vernon Lintvedt

June 13, 1953 - April 11, 2024

O'Fallon, Illinois - Vernon Karl Lintvedt, age 70, of O'Fallon, born June 13, 1953 in St. Louis, Mo., passed away April 11, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in St. Louis, Vern grew up in San Diego where he was captain of his high school football team and was named to California's All-State Team. As a college student, Vern sang in gospel quartets that toured the west coast. He earned his degree at Cal State, Long Beach. There, he sang in the chamber choir, where he met the love of his life, Marty; they married June 6, 1981 in La Mesa, Calif. Vern earned his Master of Divinity Degree at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Following seminary, he served as pastor at Hope Lutheran in Mt. Carmel, Ill. before being led to Blessed Savior Lutheran in O'Fallon, where he served as Pastor from 1994 until December 2023. He put his faith into action by volunteering with various charitable organizations in the Metro East. Rev. Lintvedt delighted in serving his congregation and community. He valued his relationships and held friendships that were deep and many. He loved his family dearly and was a loyal husband, dad, and grandpa.

He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon Leland and Marie Viola, nee Karl, Lintvedt.

Surviving are his wife, Marty; his children: Erik (Jayni) Lintvedt of O'Fallon, Heidi (Shaun) Brady of Chatham, Travis Lintvedt of O'Fallon, and Kristen Lintvedt of O'Fallon; his grandkids Colton and Jackson Brady, and Zuri and Emil Lintvedt; sisters Beverly (Bruce) Chaffee, Linda Lintvedt; sister-in-law Marie (Steve) Weir, brother-in-law David Olson, several nieces and nephews, and many colleagues and friends.

Sign the guestbook at wfh-ofallon.com. Memorial donations are suggested to Blessed Savior Lutheran Church or O'Fallon Meals on Wheels.

Visitation will be 4 – 7 pm, Friday, April 19, 2024 at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church, 1205 N. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, Illinois.

Memorial Service will be 10 am, Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the church with tributes and participation by ministry colleagues, led by Rev. Gary Byers officiating.