Vernon Loyd Fosbinder
May 24, 1943 - July 26, 2015
Obituary
Fosbinder, Vernon L.
MADISON- Vernon L. Fosbinder, age 72, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 24, 1943, in Lone Rock, the son of Clarence and Bertha (Keller) Fosbinder. Vernon graduated from Lone Rock High School and served in the U.S. Airforce from 1962 through 1966. He was employed at Gisholt Machine Company while attending technical school. Vernon then worked at the Department of Health and Social Services for over 30 years until his retirement. He worked in many capacities in information technology and support for the department. Vernon was a quiet man of uncommon grace. Many of his coworkers considered him "the nicest person I ever met". He was always a supportive presence for his family and will be greatly missed. Vernon is survived by his sisters, Edith Gerl of Tucson, Ariz., Eleanor Fosbinder and Leone (Bruce Young) of Madison; brothers, Keith, Jeff (Theresa) and John of Madison and Jim of Lone Rock; two nieces; and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jean; and his brothers, Marv and Ken. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Memorials in Vernon's name may be gifted to UW Carbone Cancer Center and Agrace HospiceCare. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
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Visitation
Thu Jul 30, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Jul 30, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Theresa
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The world has lost a good man...one from a simpler time and place, who was exactly who he appeared to be, and lived exactly as he knew was right. His quiet presence and steady hand helped our family do things and go places that would never have otherwise been possible. We will miss him...our dog-sitter and handyman, our uncle, brother and brother-in-law, and the closest thing to a father/grandfather that any of the 3 of us had. As part of our lives, so many others knew and loved him too...he was a Lafollette supporter, an OSHP regular, and a tiki porch fixture. All he asked in return was to be included in the world of those he loved...and of course, to spend time with his faithful Otto.
Vern, you have left an indelible imprint on our lives and our hearts, and in the future when we do great things or small, you will live on in those moments. You will always be the brother of my heart.
- Theresa O'Sullivan Fosbinder
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Charles Price
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My sympathy to Vern's family. He was always found with a smile and a kind word.
Charles Price, Dodgeville, WI
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Brian Bennett
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My sincere sympathy to Vern's family. Vern and I were classmates of the
class of 1961 at Lone Rock High Sjchool. Vern and I had many classes to gether and played on the football team. I always considered Vern to be a good friend of mine during our High School years. The last time I saw Vern was at the Kohl Center at a Badger Basketball game a couple of years ago. We has a very nice visit. He will be sadly missed by all.
Brian Bennett, Darlington, WI.