Verna O. Levery, 93, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 10:38 am, Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri.
She was born to the late Arthur and Selma (nee Kloepper) Obst on May15, 1931 in Horse Prairie, Illinois.
Verna married Boniface Levery on June 26, 1954 in Evansville, Illinois; he preceded her in death on December 24, 1979.
She worked as a bookkeeper for 37 years at the Chevrolet dealer and Louie’s Auto Company in Red Bud, Illinois. She also worked part-time in the cafeteria at Red Bud High School for 21 years.
Verna was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois.
She always enjoyed traveling. She traveled extensively throughout the United States, including Hawaii. She also enjoyed touring Europe and Canada. Verna was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan and enjoyed watching the games.
She is survived by two daughters: Susan Levery Red Bud, IL and Sheryl (Louis) Rehmer Red Bud, IL
two grandchildren: Paul (Breanna) Rehmer and Bonnie Myers; four great grandchildren: Chase & Nora Myers and Amelia & Grace Rehmer; a very special friend: LeRoy Stamm of Red Bud; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was also preceded in death by: her parents, her husband, a sister – Melba (Gene) Schmidt, and a brother: Arlin (Marian) Obst.
Visitation: Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Saturday – 9:00 am – 10:45 am Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois
Funeral Mass: 11:00 am, Saturday, November 2, 2024, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Fr. Steven Pautler
Interment: St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Red Bud, Illinois
Memorials: Alzheimer Association or Randolph County Humane Society