Vern R. Cuthbert / 1928-2008

Published 10:27 pm Friday, August 8, 2008

By Staff
Vern R. Cuthbert, 80, of Niles, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008, at is home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Portage Prairie United Methodist Church, 2450 Orange Road, Niles, with the Rev. Dr. Theresa Sayles and the Rev. Tom Fox officiating.
Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
He was born on Feb. 29, 1928, in Niles, to the late Wilbur and Ella (Harper) Cuthbert.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Minervino and two brothers, Leon and Lyle Cuthbert.
On July 9, 1950, in Niles, he married Delcie Ellen (Johnson) who died on Sept. 22, 2007.
Surviving family includes a son, Jerry V. (Karen) Cuthbert of Buchanan; his daughters, Patti (Bob) White of North Branch and Sue (Jim) Bowser of Niles; six grandchildren, Jennie (Phil) Brackett, Katie (Daryl) Miller, Jill (Steve) Hein, Becky (Brock) Martin, Cindy Bowser and Samantha White; and four great-grandchildren, Garrett, Sarah and Lilly Brackett and Tyler Miller.
Cuthbert worked as a meat cutter in his early years and most recently as an insurance salesman.
He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the Portage Prairie United Methodist Church, Niles.
Contributions may be made to the church or charity of the donor's choice.
Welsheimer Family Funeral Home, South Bend, Ind., is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left at welshfh@yahoo.com