Vernon Hamilton Dibeler, II

Vernon H. Dibeler, II, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 80, unexpectedly. He was born in 1945 in Washington, DC and raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University and later obtained a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California.

Colonel Vernon H. Dibeler, II, USAF, Retired, was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps in December 1967. He entered active duty in February 1969, later transitioning to the Air Force Reserve in 1972. Throughout his distinguished 37-year career, he held a variety of command and staff positions across the munitions, data automation, and logistics career fields.

As a civilian, Vernon spent over 29 years as a Computer Telecommunications Systems Officer and Project Manager on large national-level programs with the Central Intelligence Agency. His career was built on a strong foundation in project management, systems engineering, and IT leadership, with expertise in developing and overseeing mission-critical systems for government and intelligence agencies.

Vernon spent three decades in Vienna, Virginia, while cherishing summers in Bethany Beach, Delaware, where he and his beloved wife Nedra Kay Knepper Dibeler, raised their family. Vernon loved being on the beach, enjoying the simple pleasures of beach life and sharing that love with his family.

After their children graduated from college, Vernon and Nedra retired to Bethany Beach, enjoying their time together until her passing in 2012, following 37 years of marriage. Seeking year-round warmth and beach vibes, Vernon later relocated to Naples, Florida. There he continued his appreciation for seaside living and enjoying the city's dining scene, always in search of a great seafood meal. Whether discovering new restaurants or enjoying familiar favorites, he cherished good food, meaningful conversations, and the company of friends and family.

Vernon is survived by his daughter Colleen Scout, and her husband Matthew; his son Reed Dibeler, and his wife, Kelly Rossi; his grandchildren, Emmett Scout, Amber Scout, Kayden Dibeler, and Carter Dibeler; and his sisters Dianne Higgins and Arlene Carr.

There will be a Celebration of Life service on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Floris United Methodist Church, 13600 Frying Pan Road, Herndon, VA 20171. If desired, in lieu of flowers, the family requests that Memorial Donations be made in memory of Vernon H. Dibeler, II to The Surfrider Foundation at https://www.surfrider.org/. Donations may be directed to a specific chapter, such as DE: Delaware - Memorial or FL - Paradise Coast.