Vernon Bruce Van Kleek

Vernon Bruce Van Kleek, the son of Arthur and Rose Ross Van Kleek, was born May 25, 1928 in Webb, Iowa. He received his early education in Webb. Vernon married Mazy Williams on August 20, 1971 in Spencer, Iowa. Following their marriage they resided in Spencer. Vernon worked with heavy equipment and later he worked for the City of Spencer until his retirement. Vernon was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Spencer. In his younger years, Vernon enjoyed working with wood and steel. Vernon found great joy in visiting with friends and spending time with his family. Vernon passed away on December 21, 2011 at the Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa at the age of 83. He is preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers: Victor Whipple, Ivan Whipple and Bob Van Kleek Dale Van Kleek; sister, Inez Durwood and step daughter, Bonnie Merritt. Vernon is survived by his wife, Mazy of Spencer; 3 daughters: Sheila Kassmeier of Spencer, Sarah King of Shenandoah, IA and Peggy (Mike) Marx of Rochester, MN; one grandson, Victor Ingrim and great grandson, Joshua Ingrim; step-daughter, Dixie (Dean) McPhie of St. George, UT; brother, Duane (Phyllis) Van Kleek of Milford, IA; other relatives and many friends.

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