with his family by his side.
He was born in Chicago the son of Rudolph and Teresa (Jacobs) Vergen.
Fred was a member of Local 150 International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a Marine Corps Veteran. He had been a long time volunteer at the Marengo Food Panty, M.O.R.E.
In his free time he enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family. Fred and Kathy recently celebrated 51 years of marriage.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his children Jeffrey (Jennifer) Vergen and
Christine (John) DeMilio; his granddaughter Grace DeMilio; his sisters Donna (John)
Rannochio and Frances (James) Hayes and sister-in-law Patricia (the late James)
Connolly; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a graveside service at 11:00 on Saturday, July 14 at All Saints Cemetery,
700 N. River Rd., Des Plaines.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey Care Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Rd.,
Barrington, Ill. 60010.