Vernon A. Lichtenegger

Vernon A. Lichtenegger, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at his home in Jackson.

He was born August 10, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, to Arthur T. and Marie L. Koeberl Lichtenegger.

A lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, Vernon was baptized August 23, 1942, and confirmed May 20, 1956, at the church. He attended school in Pocahontas.

Vernon and Judy Scaggs were married May 6, 1967, at First Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau. They resided on the family farm. In addition to farming, Vernon worked several years at Rubbermaid in Jackson, reitring in 2008.

Loving survivors include his wife of 50 years, Judy of Jackson; four children, Randy, Todd, and Ryan Lichtenegger of Jackson, and Tammy Lichtenegger (Tommy Long) of Columbia, Missouri; four grandchildren, Lindsey and Lauren Lichtenegger of Jackson, Dylan Lichtenegger and Aubrey Long of Columbia, Missouri; a sister, Dorothy (Herbert) Leimer of Jackson; a brother-in-law, Joe (the late Marjorie) Leimer of Jackson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Marjorie Leimer.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m., at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson, and Friday, July 28, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to service time, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pocahontas.

The funeral is Friday, July 28, 2017, at 1 p.m., at the church, with the Rev. Lawrence Bradt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. John's Lutheran Church.