A funeral will be held Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 for 81-year-old Verlin “Vern” Gilbert Dreyer of Frohna, Mo. passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his residence.
He was born October 1, 1942 in Frohna Mo., to Gilbert E. and Eugenia (Schirmer) Dreyer who both preceded him in death.
Vern married Betty Jean Burns on November 8, 1975 in Matteson, Ill. She survives.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Dreyer; three sons, Jeff (Carrie) Dreyer of Nevada, MO, Paul (Shelley) Dreyer of Bronaugh, MO, Joe (Nancy) Dreyer of Frohna, MO; daughter, Kim (Henry) Griffin of Perryville, MO; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one on the way.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He was baptized on October 11, 1942 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna.
Vern graduated Perryville High School in 1960 and then attended Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska. He was a teacher and principal in Deschler, Nebraska and later in Springfield, Ill.
While teaching in Springfield he decided to pursue a policemen’s career. He ended his policeman career as a Master Sergeant with the Illinois State Police.
Vern enjoyed a long retirement doing what he wanted to do.
He enjoyed fishing and watching his grandkids play.
Vern loved his family and grandkids very much.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg and the Fraternal Order of Police.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Ford & Young East Perry Chapel in Altenburg and from 9-10 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg.
A funeral for 81-year-old Verlin “Vern” Gilbert Dreyer of Frohna, Mo. will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg with Rev. Steven Dressler officiating.
Burial will be at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Altenburg.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young East Perry Chapel is in charge of arrangements.