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Vernon Hassebrock

[May 14, 2012]  MOUNT PULASKI -- Vernon A. Hassebrock, 89, of Mount Pulaski, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Villa East Retirement Home in Sherman.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Mt. Pulaski- Vernon A. Hassebrock, 89, of Mt. Pulaski, passed away May 11, 2012 at Villa East Retirement Home in Sherman IL.

Vernon was the son of John W. and Anna Maxheimer Hassebrock. Vernon was born on November 30, 1922 in El Paso, IL. Vernon married Marcella Clancy on December 22, 1951 in Springfield, IL. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2005. Vernon was in the United States Army from December 1, 1942 to November 14, 1945; he was awarded 2 Bronze Stars for service in WWII. Vernon was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Mt Pulaski.

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Vernon was a carpenter with his brothers Loren and Ray Hassebrock. They built many homes in Mt. Pulaski, Lincoln, and Springfield.

Vernon is survived by his brothers: John Hassebrock of Lincoln; Glen (Muriel) Hassebrock of Decatur; sisters: Lois (Wilbur) Ruwe of Beason, IL; Alma Stoll of Mt. Pulaski; Ethel Hein of San Jose, CA; and he is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to parents and wife, Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers Harold, Loren, Melvin, Ray, and his sister Anna Roos.

Services for Vernon will be Tuesday May 15 at 10:30 AM at Fricke Calvert Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski with Rev. David Ramirez officiating. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 A.M. prior to the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery with full military rites by Mt. Pulaski American Legion Post #447. Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in Mt. Pulaski.