Kirk Eugene Vermie
June 01, 2018
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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.
Bob Strong
06/04/2018
My most sincere condolences to Kirks family. I loss a very special friend, golf buddy and Wednesday afternoon happy hour pal. Prayers to all!!!
Sherry Turner
06/04/2018
I worked with Kirk at Bridgestone in Illinois. He was a great boss and a great human being. My thoughts and prayers will be with his mother and his family. May God give you some comfort and peace.
Joan and George Cammaert
06/04/2018
We were fortunate to have played golf with Kirk in March before we returned to Canada. He was a good friend and will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he touched.
Fred & Mary Smith
06/04/2018
Our love and prayers go out to Mary and to Kirk's family.
Christine Golen
06/04/2018
Did not know Kirk long, yet immediately knew he was a standup guy, loving husband, father and friend. His friends at Gold Tree were saddened when he sold and left this year - deeply saddened of his passing. Hoping there are bike trails in Heaven Kirk! Prayers of comfort for his family.
Teresa BeLieu
06/04/2018
Love and prayers to all the family and friends. Kirk was a wonderful riding buddy. We enjoyed good times on RAGBRAI as well as many other fun breakfast rides. I will miss his encouragement to keep on riding even when the riding gets tough. RIP my friend.
David Brommel
06/03/2018
Our love and prayers to the Vermie family. I had the honor of knowing Kirk for 30 plus years at Firestone. In fact we joked that it was his fault I was there, he hired me. RIP Brother.