Vernell L. Kamrath

Born January 1, 1924 to Albert and Bertha Kamrath in O’Brien County Iowa, Vernell attended elementary school in O’Brien County. He spent several years farming in Iowa, before entering the military in April, 1944. During World War II, Vern served in the European theatre in the 3rd Army under General George S. Patton until April, 1946. Vern was awarded the Purple Heart.

After his military service, he married Eleanor Schmeckpeper on June 15, 1947. They moved from Iowa to Colorado in April of 1954, raising four children in the city of Thornton. During this time Vern worked in dairy processing for Garden Farms, Sealest and Robinson daries.

Vern retired in 1986, and he and Eleanor took to the road in their motorhome. They traveled for the next 16 years, eventually visiting all 50 states.

Vern is survived by his wife Eleanor, son Steve (Angie), daughters Patsy, Pamela (Lance), Peggy (Ray), Paula (deceased), 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at:

Mt Zion Lutheran Church

Jared K. Melius, Pastor

500 Drake Street

Denver, CO 80221

(303) 429-0165

Viewing 10:00 a.m.

Service 11:00 a.m.

Donations should be made to the Mt. Zion Lutheran Church Endowment Fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Thornton, CO.