Vernon A. Meyer, 94, of Danforth and formerly of Chebanse passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth. He was born on April 20, 1932 in Chebanse, a son of Arthur and Gladys (Cailteux) Meyer. Vernon married Judith Tascher on September 26, 1959 in Ashkum and she preceded him in death on February 18, 2026.
Vernon is survived by four children, Sheila (Greg) Knorr of Clifton, Dan (Michelle) Meyer of Peoria, AZ, Wendy (Scott) Hautala of Surprise, AZ, and Rodney (Nancy) Meyer of Chebanse; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by both of his parents; four brothers, Kenneth Meyer, Merle Meyer, Gerald Meyer, and Richard Meyer; three sisters, three sisters, Wanda Wolfe, Idella Brooks, and Lois Teske; and one grandson Mason Knorr.
Vernon loved the farming life and was a farmer all of his life in the Chebanse area. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and experienced the Honor Flight from Chicago to Washington D.C. a few years ago. Vernon served on the Board of Trustees at Otto Twp Fire Department. He earned his pilot’s license and loved time spent fishing in Wisconsin. Vernon was a Wyffels Hybrids Seed Representative for over 25 years and was Conservation Farm Family of the Year in the late 1980s. He had fond memories of traveling to Germany with his wife and really enjoyed Oktoberfest. Vernon enjoyed many memberships including Elks, Moose Lodge, X-Line Sportsman's Club, Chebanse American Legion Post 408. He loved having coffee uptown in the mornings and was a “regular” at Artesia Brewing near Thawville. Vernon truly never met a stranger and enjoyed talking to everyone he met.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton and also one hour prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chebanse with Rev. Jacob Shepherd officiating.
A private burial will be at a later date at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse with graveside military honors by the Chebanse American Legion Post 408.
Memorials may be given to Prairieview Luther Place in Danforth.
Please share a memory of Vernon at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
