Verner R. “Vern” Collins Sr. 69, died Saturday, August 16, 2003 following an extended illness in the Pilgrim Manor Care Facility. Formerly of Culver, he has resided at 805 Baker St. Plymouth, for the past eight years.
Born July 9, 1934 and raised in the Harrison, Ohio area, he was the son of Cleveland and Dolores Maust Collins. He attended Harrison High School and completed an Associates Degree from Ancilla College in 1983.
From 1951 to 1958 Vern served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a staff sergeant. Vern spent most of his career as a barber.
On May 8, 1954, in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, he married the former JoAnne P. “Pennie” Shaw, who survives and enjoyed nearly 50 years together.
Vern was a faithful member of the New Philadelphian Church of LaPaz where he served as a Deacon. He was a family man who enjoyed time at home, working crossword puzzles and gardening.
Also surviving is one daughter; Jennifer R. and Ed Friberg of Plymouth and grandchildren; Joshua A. Collins, Justin M. Collins, Shannon K. Collins, Eddie Friberg and Chrissy Friberg.
Vern was preceded in death by his parents, his son Verner R. Collins Jr. who died March 21, 1998, two sisters; Cleveanna Doerman and Charlotte Stigall, along with one brother Lloyd C. “Bud” Collins.
Services will be held in the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel, Plymouth on Tuesday, August 19th at 10 a.m. the Rev. Robert Swank will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery.
Memorial gifts in Vern’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 655 Plymouth, Indiana 46563
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