Vernon "Kernal" Leander Schaecher

Vernon "Kernal" Leander Schaecher

Wed, 02/16/2022 - 4:00am

Vernon Schaecher, 92, of Lindsay, Nebraska, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, at his home in Lindsay.

Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 10 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, Lindsay, Neb., with Father Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment with military honors, will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation was on Monday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation continued on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time, also at the church. Memorials are suggested as those of the donor or family choice.

Vernon “Kernal” Leander Schaecher, was born December 28, 1929, in Lindsay, Neb., to Frank and Clara (Pfeifer) Schaecher. He attended Holy Family Catholic Grade School and worked with his Father at Lindsay Oil Company until he was drafted into the United States Army on March 15, 1951. Vern served in the Korean War as a Staff Sergeant Medic for the 9th Infantry Regiment until being wounded on Aug. 14, 1952. While in the Service he was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor Medal along with a Purple Heart for his heroism. After his honorable discharge on February 6, 1953, he returned to Lindsay. Later he and his brother Don purchased Lindsay Oil Company from their father.

Vern was united in marriage to the love of his life, Joan Louise Wirges on Sept. 6, 1955, in Petersburg, Neb. Along with being an Owner of Lindsay Oil Co., Vern also served as a mail carrier for 15 years. He coincidentally volunteered on the Lindsay Fire Dept. and rescue squad for 37 years. Vern enjoyed working with the community as a Boy Scout leader, member of the Knights of Columbus, a Hunters Safety Instructor for 32 years and plant project volunteer. Vern enjoyed his time hunting and fishing with his friends and family. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and leader to many.

Vern is survived by:

Wife – Joan Schaecher of Lindsay, Neb.

Son – Dale (Ann) Schaecher of Lindsay, Neb.

Son – Mike (Denise) Schaecher of Centennial, Colo.

Son – Todd (Lisa) Schaecher of Monroe, Neb.

Daughter – Tammy Schaecher of Lindsay, Neb.

Son – Dean (Susie) Schaecher of Lindsay, Neb.

13 Grandchildren

21 Great-grandchildren

Brother – John “Jack” (Marie) Schaecher of Littleton, Colo.

Brother – Gerald “Jerry” (Judy) Schaecher of Grand Island, Neb.

Sister – Mary “Toodie” (Dwayne) Johnson of Columbus, Neb.