Lavern D. “Vern” Ehrler, 55, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019 accidentally at home..

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville, IL (rural Scales Mound), with Rev. James Mehltretter officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Galena, IL.

Friends and relatives of Vern may call from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and after 9:15 a.m. on Thursday at Sherpherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The Miller Funeral Home of East Dubuque is in charge of arrangements.

Vern was born on December 3, 1963 in Galena, IL, the son of Melvin G. and Mary E. (Wachter) Ehrler.  He was a graduate of Scales Mound High School, the class of 1982. Vern was employed at Rite Hite Corporation in Dubuque, IA, for thirty plus years.

His social life consisted of playing pool, darts, bowling, golf, cards, boating and being with friends at some of their favorite places. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. Vern was a life-long member of Sherpherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at Schapville.

Vern will truly be missed by a multitude of family and friends from the entire tri-state area.

Surviving are his siblings, Janice Radabaugh of Galena, IL, Kay Hesselbacher of Apple River, IL, Marie (Harold “Jim”) Moser of Galena, Mel (Deb) Ehrler of East Dubuque, Ronald “Ron” (Connie) Ehrler and Kathy (Marvin) Gerlich both of Galena, and Nancy (Stephen) Petsche of Lena, IL; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Mary; three brothers, George, David and Jim; sister-in-law, Vicky Hesselbacher Ehrler, brothers-in-law, Loren Hesselbacher and Dean Radabaugh and a great niece Gabby Petsche.

In lieu of flowers, a LaVern D. “Vern” Ehrler memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.