Vernon was born on June 6, 1924 to Henry and Hattie Runge.
He served in the US Army and when he arrived back home he married Lois Splinter in 1948. They resided in St. Paul and had five children together.
Vernon enjoyed family, gardening, fishing, time at the cabin, and working with his hands. He was also very involved with his church’s choir and Sunday school.
Preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents, Henry and Hattie; sisters, Lorraine and Larue Ihrke; and brother, Arlo.
Survived by children: Sharon Hoffman, Marilyn (Robert) Ammend, Marvin (Irene) Runge, Kathy (Eugene) Bettinger, and James (Diane) Runge; grandchildren: Jon (Cathy), Meridee (Ben), Melanie, Troy (Mallory), Jeff (Laura), Jeremy (Kathy), Aaron (Mandy), and Naomi (Mike); and many great-grandchildren.
Memorial services for Vernon will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 7th, 2021 with a visitation one-hour prior at Redeeming Love Church (2425 White Bear Ave North, Maplewood, MN 55109).
In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
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