Vern Demmer, 90, of Dubuque, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 12:00 pm (Noon) until 2:45 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service.

The Funeral Service for Vern will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory with Deacon Mike Timmerman officiating. Burial will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque at a later date.

Vern was born on August 24, 1934, in Worthington, IA, the son of Al and Margaret (Felton) Demmer. On October 17, 1953, he married Mary Lee Bertling at Immaculate Conception Church in Castle Grove, IA. She preceded him in death on February 14, 2010.

Vern attended St. Paul’s School in Worthington, IA. He was employed at the former Dubuque Packing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1982. He also owned and operated the El Toro Lounge in Dubuque, IA.

Vern was a long time, faithful member of Church of the Nativity. He also belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the Moose Lodge, the 700 Bowling Club, and the Local 150 Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen Union. Some of his best years were spent at Freddy’s Beach with family and friends, pitching shoes, drinking beer, and sitting around the campfire.

Survivors include his four children, Beth “Betsy” (Gary) Oelerich, Janis (Steve) Kopp, Dina Muntz, and Jeff (Angie) Demmer all of Dubuque; seven grandchildren, Mandy (Don) Heming, Steve (significant other, Karla) Ruden, Clint (Amber) Ruden, David J. (Dee) Muntz, Tiana Muntz, Dr. Brittney (fiancé, Ken) Demmer, and Mitchell (Maddie) Demmer; nine great-grandchildren, Alexis, Brogan, Brecken, Hanah, Makayla, Devon, Kiara, Kaleigh, and Maverick; and his special friend, Sandra Lee Hefel of Dubuque.

Besides his parents and his wife, Vern was preceded in death by one son, Michael; two granddaughters, Alecia and Tara Edwards; one son-in-law, Dave Muntz; and one sister, Monica Besler.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting Vern’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.