Beloved husband of the late Nancy Ann Verdin (nee Migneco); dearest father of Ellen (John) Metzger and Gary Verdin; loving grandfather of Denise (Chris) Hummel, Julie (Don) Schlemmer, John L. (Autumn) Metzger, Michael, Jason, Bryan and Deann Verdin and great-grandfather of Nicholas, Zachary, Isabella, Easton, Cameron and Mia; our dear cousin, uncle, great-uncle, brother-in-law, godfather and friend to many.
Funeral from Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, 6464 Chippewa at Watson on Wed., Oct. 19, 2011 at 11:15 AM to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Funeral Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at Noon. The interment with full military honors will follow in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to the American Cancer Society. Visitation will be held at Hoffmeister Colonial on Tues. from 3-9 PM. Please visit www.hoffmeistercolonial.com.