Vern Junior Stewart

Vern, 84, was continuing his long battle against Alzheimer when he passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 after a brief fight with cancer, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston. He was born on August 1, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa to Vern A. and Viola B. Stewart. He was united in marriage on October 3, 1964 to the true love of his life, Charlene R. Fritch. Their only child, a daughter, Robin was born ten months later, the other love of his life. Vern always put Char and Robin ahead of himself.

Vern graduated from Roosevelt High School, served in the United States Air Force and retired from Super Value. Vern was kind to everyone, never knew a stranger, and was generous He loved softball and basketball, was a huge lover of little dogs and an avid Iowa Hawkeye, Chicago Cubs and Bears fan.

Vern is survived by his daughter Robin Stewart, brother, Gene (Joy) Stewart; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou (George) Olauson and Joan Sauer; brother-in-law, Gary Fitzgerald; numerous nephews and nieces; and many other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlene; parents, Vern A. and Viola B. Stewart; parents-in-law, Charles and Ruth Fritch; sister-in-law, Shirley Fitzgerald; and brother-in-law, Calvin Sauer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 8301 Aurora Ave, Urbandale. With a private family burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Vern's daughter who will use the funds in a yet to be determined way to honor her father.

Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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