Estel Vernon Obituary (1930

Mr. Estel Vernon, age 92, of Bandon, Oregon formerly of Hanover, Indiana, entered this life on April 2, 1930 in Milton Township in Jefferson County, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Dale and Elva Roberts Vernon. He was a 1949 graduate from Central High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on April 10, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He rose to the rate of Corporal during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged on January 9, 1953 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, receiving the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. On February 12, 1954 Estel was united in marriage to Mary Ann Kelley at the St. Mary Rectory in Madison, Indiana. This happy union of 52 years was blessed with a son Michael Kelley. Estel had worked for Louis Riehl and at Cummins Engine as a mechanic for several years. He also worked for Hanover College for 10 years as a Maintenance Supervisor until his retirement. He was a faithful member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in downtown Madison as long as his health permitted. He enjoyed traveling, watching sports, dancing and playing cards. Estel never met a stranger and enjoyed visiting with friends and family. Estel died on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Pacific View Assisted Living in Bandon, Oregon. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording. A LOVING FAMILY Estel will be missed by his loving son, Michael Kelley Vernon and his wife, Carol of Bandon, Oregon; his grandchildren, John Kelley "Jake" Vernon and Kelley Vernon; his step grandchildren, Shanell Annesty, Jayci Sternlicht, and Cody Sternlicht; his former daughter in law, Barbara Vernon of Elkhart, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Vernon, died February 23, 1979, his mother, Elva Roberts Vernon, died May 14, 1991, his wife of 52 years, Mary Ann Kelley Vernon, died May 23, 2006, his sisters, Eloise Vernon Thornton, died December 28, 2010 and Evangeline Vernon Palmer, died January 10, 1997, his companion of 14 years, Mary Shaw, died September 24, 2020, and his half-brother, Basil Roberts, died February 4, 1994. MASS OF A CHRISTIAN BURIALFuneral mass will be conducted Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., by Father Christopher Craig at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 413 East Second Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Springdale Cemetery,600 West Fifth Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Friday, October 28, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. THE ROSARYThe Rosary will be prayed on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSMilitary honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Shawe and Pope John. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com. Place An Online Memorial To send a flower arrangement in memory of Estel Vernon, please click here to visit our sympathy store.