Vernon R. Stemen

Vernon R. Stemen, 75, of Monroeville, Indiana passed away Wednesday morning, March 6, 2019 at Adams Woodcrest.

Vern was born on August 31, 1943 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Therlo Stemen and late Laurabelle (Gambrel) Stemen. He was united in marriage to Linda Veit on July 24, 1971 at St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock in Monroeville and she preceded him in death on August 1, 2016.

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Flatrock.

He graduated from Grover Hill High School in 1961. Vernon retired from BF Goodrich in Woodburn, Indiana and had formerly worked as a salesman at Wisman’s & General Tire, both in Fort Wayne. He was also a consultant for a variety of businesses.

Vern was an avid fan of Purdue Athletics and enjoyed following his grandchildren in their activities, whether football, soccer, basketball, or wrestling. He loved his four legged best friend, Karma. He had a special bond with his grandson Dieder and they spent many weekends together. Vern will always be remembered for sarcastic humor, maybe not always the most appropriate.

He is survived by a daughter, Mindy (Aaron) Scheumann of Decatur; son, Tad (Jodie Hancher) Stemen of Fishers, Indiana; brother, Richard (Paulette) Stemen of Payne, Ohio; and grandchildren, Marissa Tupai, Paul Scheumann, Emma Scheumann, Drake Scheumann, Dieder Scheumann, Michael Scheumann, and Katie Diehm.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel – Monroeville. Rev. Dave Taylor will be officiating and burial will be in Monroeville Memorial Cemetery.

Friends and family will be received from 12-3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Jacobs Chapel – Monroeville and one hour prior to the service on Monday.

Preferred memorials are to be made to Wyneken Lutheran School.