Vernon W. Stauffer 1906 - 1956

STAUFFER, EICHER, STUTZMAN, LEICHTY, RILEY

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Date: 6/6/2004 at 17:39:04

Gospel Herald - February 14, 1956

Stauffer, Vernon William, son of Christ D. and Mary (Eicher) Stauffer, was born near Milford, Nebr., Oct. 27, 1906; passed away Jan. 9, 1956, at his home in Wayland, Iowa, after a long illness with cancer; aged 49 y. 2m. 13 d. In his youth he gave his heart to Christ and united with the East Fairview Church. On Dec. 8, 1927, he was united in marriage with Lillie Stutzman. To this union were born 3 children, who survive (Phyllis-Mrs. Ellis Leichty, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Dareld, Wayland; and Carol, at home). Also surviving are his parents, the following brothers and sisters (Glen, Dorchester, Nebr.; Uriah and Lois-Mrs. Harvey Riley, both of Milford), and 4 grandchildren. In 1945 he with his family moved to Wayland, Iowa, where he united with the Sugar Creek Congregation. He was a faithful member until death. During this time he served 3 years as trustee. Several months before his death, he requested and received the anointing of oil. The Lord blessed him through this in many ways. Funeral services were held at the Sugar Creek Church near Wayland on Jan. 11, in charge of Vernon Gerig and Willard Leichty. Interment was made in the nearby church cemetery.