Leslie Vernig

In Loving Memory

Leslie "Les" J Vernig, age 84, of Sun Prairie entered into eternal peace on Thursday, October 15, 2015, at his home. He was born March 19, 1931, the son of Carl and Mabel (Hoepker) Vernig.

Les served in the US Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Okinawa. He was employed with Oscar Mayer for 38 years retiring at the age of 62.
Les was a loving father and grandfather. He was a good-natured person and he loved to joke. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, gardening, tinkering mechanically within his garage and dancing. Les was noted for his signature phrase "Happy Trails".

Les is survived by his children, David (Jody) of Stoughton, Daniel of Delano, MN, Debbie (Chuck) Porter of Sun Prairie and Steve (Carol) of Sun Prairie, brothers Ralph, Marlin (Sandy) and sisters, Loretta (Jim) Bakken , Doris (Jamie) Pena and sister in-law Phyllis Weidephul.
He is also survived by his new found love of sixteen years and favorite dance partner Barb Tantillo, of Madison and her son Tony( Karen) Tantillo.
Also left to cherish his memories are numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Elaine, Mary, Carol and brother Harold; sister in law Charlotte Vernig; brother in laws Elmer Haefner and Vic Kreger ; and his nephew Steve Kreger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at SACRED HEARTS OF JESUS AND MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 221 Columbus St., Sun Prairie on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Chahm Gahng presiding. Burial will follow at Sacred Hearts Cemetery. A visitation will be held at church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass.

The family is grateful to the staff at Agrace Hospice Care, Independent Living and As You Wish for their wonderful care and support and a special heartfelt thanks to his granddaughter Nikki Ringelstetter and daughter in-law Carol Vernig in caring for him and enabling him to stay home during his final days.

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered "come to me". With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.

I'm not saying "Goodbye." I'm saying "Happy trails until we meet again."

Cress Funeral Home
1310 Emerald Terrace
Sun Prairie, WI
608-837-9054