Rudy P. Wiersma

Rudy P. Wiersma obituary, Vernal, UT

Rudy P. Wiersma

Rudy Wiersma Obituary

Visit the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary website to view the full obituary.

Wiersma, Rudolph P. Sr. (Rudy)

January 19, 1942 – August 4, 2023

The family of Rudolph P Wiersma of Vernal, Utah, is saddened to announce his passing on Aug. 4th 2023, at the age of 81.

He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 17 years, Penny, his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, sister, brothers, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 2 pm at the American Legion Hall viewings will be Friday 6-8 pm at the Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and Saturday 1 hour prior to services at the American Legion Hall.

Burial will be in  Vernal Memorial Park with Military honors from the American Legion Post 11 and Patriot Guard Riders

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Blackburn Vernal Mortuary

15 E 100 N, Vernal, UT 84078

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