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Vernon Elwood Foraker Sr.
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Born on December 25, 1932 in Townsend, DE to the late George Henry Blanchfield and Jennie M. Foraker. Vernon spent his life grounded in strong family ties and a devotion to his Country.
A Proud Veteran, Vernon joined the United States Army at the age of 18, serving honorably in the Korean War. He then dedicated 29 years to the Delaware Army National Guard, retiring in 1991 with the rank of Sergeant First Class. His love for baseball led him to play semi-professionally. When not on the field, he cherished time hunting, fishing, tending to his garden and property, traveling the United States with his wife and dachshunds in their RV, enjoying a classic western, and spending time with his wife, son, and family.
Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray, Edward, William "Pete", and Roger Foraker, sister, Janet Willy.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Marie (Waters); son, Vernon E. Foraker, Jr. (Janet); grandchildren, Jennie Marie and Eric Marcus; niece, Dana (Mike) Waters-Adams; children, Karley, Payton, and Abigail; and numerous brothers-in-laws, sisters-in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Vernon will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services will be held for family and friends at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, DE on Friday, June 18th, viewing will be from 10-11 am, the service will begin at 11 am. Burial will follow in Townsend Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Delaware Veterans Trust Fund, Commission of Veterans Affairs, 802 Silver Lake Blvd., Dover, DE 19904.
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Fusco Family
July 16, 2025
Marie & Ernie,
We have many fond memories & laughter w/ your family when our parents lived next door to all of you. Vernon could keep us laughing w/ all the things he´d do & the stories he would tell. We often said he could´ve been a stand-up Comedian. Our family remembers the story about when he was scolding Ernie & Vernon´s teeth fell out of his mouth & rolled down the steps . As neighbors, he & our dad became good buddies. He kept our dad in stitches. What the 2 of them didn´t think of . Our most sincere thoughts & prayers are with you & your families. May God embrace you w/ HIS comfort as you journey through the road of grief.
Love,
The Fusco Family
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Michelle Crisco
July 15, 2025
Vern will deeply be missed. He was family to us and our neighbors. I remember him coming over to sneak cigarettes he wasnt supposed to be smoking and didn't want Marie to find out. The stories he told and the love for his family and his good Ole dog Popeye. We love you Vern and will be there for the family
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