Age 90, of Woodbury, passed away January 4, 2020. Vernon was born in South St. Paul on August 30, 1929. He graduated from South St. Paul High School and had a post high school apprenticeship with 3M Company. He was a Saxophone player in the 103rd Infantry Division Band and later, 3M Scotsmen Band. Vernon is preceded in death by his wife, Alice and son, Gary Thomas Cardinal. He is survived by 3 daughters, Diane (Michael) Grund, Cheryl Cardinal, Wendy Cardinal; 4 sons, David (Cheryl) Cardinal, Mark (Chris) Cardinal, Chris (Jane) Cardinal, Thomas (Becky) Cardinal; 17 grandchildren, Jennifer, Kenneth, Tami, Lori, Jerry, Jodi, Gabriel, Israel, Ivy, Kevin, Kimberly, Steven, Gary, Christopher, James, Ben, Belinda; 2 stepgrandchildren, Jessie, Jamie; 20 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mass of Christian Burial will be THURSDAY, January 9, 2020 at 11:00 AM with Gathering of Family and Friends 1 Hour Prior to Service at Saint Ambrose of Woodbury Catholic Church, 4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury. Private Interment FRIDAY, January 10, 2020 at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.