Vern W. Reese

In Loving Memory Of

Vern W. Reese July 15, 1937 ~ June 15, 2019

Vern W. Reese age 81, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Vern was born to William and Dora (Cohrs) Reese in Logan, Iowa on July 15, 1937. He was a 1956 graduate of Beebeetown consolidated High School. Vern was drafted into the Army in 1960. He received his basic training at Ft. Hood, Texas. After that he was sent to Berlin, Germany where he served two more years in the U.S Army’s Berlin Command. While in Berlin he met his future wife Jackie, and convinced her to come to America with him. Vern and Jackie got married June 9, 1962 and have been married for 57 years. After he served his active duty, he then served four years in the Army Reserves and received his honorable discharge on April 30, 1966. Vern worked for many years at Missouri Valley Farm Supply and The United Western Co-op until his retirement. Vern was a big Iowa Hawkeye and LA Dodgers fan. He and Jackie, along with his nephew, would travel the United States to watch many different sporting events. He played softball with his friends and co-workers for many years. He also belonged to various bowling leagues. He dearly loved all of the cats that he had throughout his lifetime.

Vern was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Diana, his sisters Lucille Mellencamp, Elsie Meyer, Margaret Kirkland, Bernice Driver and his brother Don Reese.

He is survived by his wife Jackie, daughter Beverly, son in law Mike and granddaughter Gabrielle Armour.

Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Memorial Service will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home.

The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship to the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 118 South 5th Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa 51555 following the Memorial Service.

Military Honors will be conducted by Julius F. Muller American Legion Post #337.

In Loving Memory Of Vern W. Reese

Born July 15, 1937 Logan, Iowa

Entered Into Rest June 15, 2019 Missouri Valley, Iowa Memorial Service 12:00 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019

Hennessey Funeral Home Missouri Valley, Iowa

Officiating Pastor Connie McWilliams

Music Selections “Amazing Grace” “How Great Thou Art” “Take Me Out To The Ball Game”

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