Obituary for Vernon R "Vern" Staerkel
Vernon “Vern” Russell Staerkel, age 55, passed away on March 23, 2024, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was born to parents, Vernon W. and Shirley (Schlichting) Staerkel on May 16, 1968, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
After high school at Oshkosh West, Vern attended UW Oshkosh and was part of the Sigma Pi fraternity (ΣΠ). He received his bachelor's degree and went on to an over 25-year career in radio advertising at Midwest Communications as well as a co-owner of Star Rental Properties with his brother.
Vern and the mother of his children, Monica Ceisel, raised three wonderful children, Morgan, Jakob and Riley. His proudest accomplishment were them and how proud he was of all three.
He was an avid Green Bay Packers football fan, he never missed watching or frequently attending games, especially when Brett Favre was leading the team. Vern was able to travel the world and fulfill his passion for scuba diving and exploring. His travels brought him anywhere from Australia and Europe to yearly trips with his kids to Walt Disney World. Nothing compared to what Maui, Hawaii meant to him and his family, which is why part of his ashes will be scattered there by his children in the future.
Vern is survived by his children, Morgan, Jakob and Riley Staerkel; mother, Shirley Staerkel; sister, Victoria Staerkel; brother, Kent (Jodi) Staerkel; nephews, Courtney Kraut, Tyler Staerkel, Cody Staerkel and Dawson Kraut; as well as many friends.
Preceding him in death was his father, Vernon W. Staerkel, in 2023.
Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 400 N. Sawyer St., Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 11:30am, with service to follow by Pastor Jeffrey Knoll. His final resting place will be at Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his honor.
After high school at Oshkosh West, Vern attended UW Oshkosh and was part of the Sigma Pi fraternity (ΣΠ). He received his bachelor's degree and went on to an over 25-year career in radio advertising at Midwest Communications as well as a co-owner of Star Rental Properties with his brother.
Vern and the mother of his children, Monica Ceisel, raised three wonderful children, Morgan, Jakob and Riley. His proudest accomplishment were them and how proud he was of all three.
He was an avid Green Bay Packers football fan, he never missed watching or frequently attending games, especially when Brett Favre was leading the team. Vern was able to travel the world and fulfill his passion for scuba diving and exploring. His travels brought him anywhere from Australia and Europe to yearly trips with his kids to Walt Disney World. Nothing compared to what Maui, Hawaii meant to him and his family, which is why part of his ashes will be scattered there by his children in the future.
Vern is survived by his children, Morgan, Jakob and Riley Staerkel; mother, Shirley Staerkel; sister, Victoria Staerkel; brother, Kent (Jodi) Staerkel; nephews, Courtney Kraut, Tyler Staerkel, Cody Staerkel and Dawson Kraut; as well as many friends.
Preceding him in death was his father, Vernon W. Staerkel, in 2023.
Visitation will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, 400 N. Sawyer St., Oshkosh, Wisconsin on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 10:00am to 11:30am, with service to follow by Pastor Jeffrey Knoll. His final resting place will be at Lake View Memorial Park Cemetery, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established in his honor.