Dehmer, Vernon Francis Age 87 of Buffalo, formerly of Osseo, passed away May 19, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Agnes "Aggie"; son, Robert "Bob"; and granddaughter, Robyn. He is survived by his children, Jerold (Brenda), Richard (Nancy), and Dale (Darlene); daughter-in-law, Deb; grandchildren, Derick, Chad, Kathleen, Mitchell, Trevor, Tami, Craig, and Lindsey; great-grandson, Donovan; and other relatives and friends. Vernon served in the United States Army in the 511th PIR, 11th Airborne. Following his service, he began working as a mechanic with Northwest Airlines in 1950. He then became a flight engineer in 1956, a co-pilot in 1964, and became a captain in 1970, a position he retired from in May of 1987. Vernon also served two terms on the Osseo City Council, and was a long-time member of the Brooklyn Park Rotary Club and Osseo American Legion. Visitation 5-8 PM Monday, May 25th, Evans-Nordby Funeral Home, 34 2nd St. NE, Osseo. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday, May 26th, The Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 9100 93rd Ave., Brooklyn Park, with visitation one hour prior to the service at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Breast Cancer Society or Brooklyn Park Rotary. Evans-Nordby 763-424-4000 evansnordby.com

Published on May 21, 2015


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