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Vernon Douglas Piehl
1943 - 2025
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1943
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2025
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Vernon Piehl Obituary
October 24, 1943 - November 9, 2025
Vernon Douglas Piehl, 82 of Gibbon passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025, at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Home in Kearney. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Vernon was born October 24, 1943, in Arlington, S.D. to Vernon G. and Leona L. (York) Piehl. He was raised in Grand Island, Neb. and attended Grand Island Public Schools. On July 21, 1962, Vernon was united in marriage to Joyce McMullen. The marriage was blessed with four children. Vernon proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1964. The family made their home in Gibbon, NE where he worked for the railroad for over 30 years.
Vernon was a talented mechanic and enjoyed tinkering in his garage. He was an avid Husker Football and Volleyball fan. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR on Sunday afternoons.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce Piehl of Gibbon; children, John (Tammy) Piehl of St. Libory, Neb., Jerry Piehl of Grand Island, Neb., Jennifer Piehl of Kearney, and Jeanette (Shannon) Slagle of Gibbon; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Aguilar of Las Vegas, Nev.; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carolyn (Jerry) Helm; and a brother-in-law, Tony Aguilar.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com.
Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.
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He was a great person and I was lucky to know him, My Condolences to John and all the other family members.
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