Vernon Lowell Dunckel

Vernon Lowell Dunckel, 88, passed away in peace at his home in The Villages, FL October 23, 2026. Born September 1,1938 in Ithaca, MI, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Lowell and Carole lived in Spring Arbor, MI, Stow, OH, Topeka, KS Canton, OH, Valleyfield, Quebec Canada, Bath, OH, and the Villages, FL. They moved to the Villages in August, 2006 to enjoy retirement. Lowell and Carole were married on April 17, 1956 and enjoyed their life together for over 50 years when Carole passed in January of 2007. Lowell is survived by daughter and son-in-law Tonie and Ken Wilson of The Villages, Fl; sons and daughters-in-law Darrell and Lowana Dunckel of Monroe, Ga, Randy and Lisa Dunckel of Elyria, Oh, Charlie Dunckel of Belleview, FI; grandchildren Aaron, Ashley, Courtney, Randall, Mackenzie Dunckel, Britani and Chelsea vonBusse; great grandchildren Chase, Emberly, and Jacob Dunckel, Scott and Nichole Henry siblings; Harold and Sandy Dunckel of Vandercook Lake, Mi, Paul and Sharon Dunckel of The Villages, Fl, and Greg and Nellie Dunckel of Jackson, Mi. He was preceded in death by his sister Rosalyn Cheney and Parents Vernon and Margaret Dunckel. A loyal and loving partner of 50 years with the love of his life, Carole. Lowell built a special relationship with Marge Cain during the last 19 years of his time in the Villages. Lowell was a dedicated family man and his life was a memorial of what being a father truly means. Beloved by family and friends, Lowell lived a life that placed others' needs above his own. We are thankful for the love, support, and care that Cornerstone Hospice provided for our family and our dad! A celebration of life will be held at Dignity Memorial Life Celebration Center 7134 Powell Rd. Wildwood FL, 34785 on January 9, 2027 from 1-4PM.