Vern Philo loving husband and Dad passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Vern was born and raised in Michigan.
On Easter Sunday, April 1996, he met Geneva, the love of his life. Five months later they married on Sept 28, 1996.
Vern was a gentle and kind man, who always wore his heart on his sleeve. Everyone who knew him said he was a loving man. His wife and two sons were his life and he loved them very much. Vern loved fishing, music and antique cars. Vern and his father repaired a Model T together, he was very proud of that time.
He is preceded in death by his parents Rex Stanley and Laura Jean (Chapman) Philo, several aunts and uncles.
Vern is survived by his wife of 24 years, two sons, Zachary and Adam and his faithful dog Ginger Marie all of Springfield. Two sisters, Sue and Trena Philo and two brothers, Norm and Sam Philo all of Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.
No services are planned at this time.