Vernon Loeschen, 84 of Paxton, died at 8:14 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2020, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2020, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville with Rev. James T. Lehmann officiating. Burial will follow in Beckman Cemetery, Rantoul.
Visitation will be before the service from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. Baier Family Funeral Services, Flatville is handling the arrangements.
Vernon was born July 11, 1935 in Champaign County the son of William H. and Henrietta Weis Loeschen. He married Erika Eilts December 4, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville. She survives.
Along with his wife, Erika, he is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother.
Vernon graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 841 and was a heavy equipment operator for Lehigh Paving, Paxton.
Vernon grew up in the Flatville area. He and Erika moved to Bayles Lake, Loda and then to Paxton for the past 19 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Flatville and the Martin Luther Men’s Chorus.
Vernon enjoyed music, singing and wintering in the Tampa, Florida area.
Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.
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