Verne Lee Garrison, 84, of Valley Park, MO, formerly of Mt. Pulaski, IL, passed away at his home on August 18, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Verne was born on September 22, 1932 in Decatur, IL; son of Verne Gasaway and Florence Helen (Stogdell) Garrison. He married Mary Ann Olson on September 6, 1953 in Lincoln, IL. She survives him.

 

Also surviving are his children: Martin Lee (Mary) Garrison of Leawood, KS; Stuart L. (Karen) Garrison of Jackson, MO; Lee Ann (Jim) Appelbaum of Ballwin, MO; one brother: Larry Wayne (Leona) Garrison of Springfield, IL; seven grandchildren: Martin Andrew, Zachary Stuart, Hunter Joseph, Lauren Elizabeth, Lindsay Olson, Jack Garrison, Kendall Parkes, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Verne was a United States Army veteran. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Kirkwood, MO.

 

Visitation will be from 11:00 to 12:30 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, IL. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. August 26, 2017 at Lake Bank Cemetery following the visitation.