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1921
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2010
Verlin Effinger Obituary
He was born to Leo and Amanda (Bender) Effinger on March 31, 1921, in Poseyville, Indiana. He was raised in Poseyville and graduated from Poseyville High School. Verlin was a Navy Seabee in WWII, proudly serving 3 years, 4 months and 6 days in the South Pacific and enjoyed sharing war stories with those he served with. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his garden, riding in his golf cart and spending time with family and friends.
Surviving are one son, Ronnie (Beverly) Ellis of Poseyville; a brother: Thomas Effinger of Poseyville; three grandchildren, Danny (Donna) Ellis of Wadesville, Becky (Dennis) Kiesel of Poseyville and Amy (Rick) Orman of Evansville; six great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and his wife of 56 years, Ruby Marie Effinger in August 2007.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Poseyville Cemetery. Rev. John Matsel officiating. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service time Thursday at the Werry Funeral Home, Poseyville Chapel.
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John Effinger
October 14, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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