Kirk Eugene Vermie

Kirk Eugene Vermie, 68, passed away peacefully Friday, June 1, 2018, surrounded by his family after a short but determined fight with pancreatic cancer.

Kirk was born February 2, 1950 to Wilmer and Mary (Burnett) Vermie in Des Moines, grew up in Mitchellville and graduated from SE Polk High School. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War era. Kirk then earned a BA from Drake University and began his 40 year career in manufacturing and management at Bridgestone Firestone, Yokohama Tire, and American National Can. During that time, he earned his MBA from the University of Iowa, and worked in Des Moines and central Illinois.

Kirk will be lovingly remembered by his children, Allison (Eric) Lambert, Andrew (Lauren) Vermie, and William Vermie; grandchildren, Charlotte and Race Lambert; mother, Mary Vermie; siblings, Jack (Holly) Vermie, Russ (Vicki) Vermie, and Suzie (Robert) Fagen; and a host of other family and beloved friends.

Kirk was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Vermie; and father, Wilmer Vermie.

A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at Hamilton’s at 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. A private burial of his cremated remains will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Taylor House.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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