Lavern "Vern" Aloysius Kremer peacefully passed away July 22, 2026. Vern was born September 21, 1937, on the family farm in Chickasaw, Ohio, to Herbert and Cecilia (Homan) Kremer.

His siblings are: Thelma (Rutchy), Stan and Luke Kremer, and Agnes
(Bertke).

Vern cherished farm life. Vern earned a business degree at Findlay College, where he was also a gifted athlete. Sports were a lifelong passion. He loved cheering his favorite teams, Ohio State and Dallas Cowboys.

He proudly served in the US Army National Guard from 1959-1966.

Vern married the love of his life, Ann (Duweling) Kremer. Together they built a beautiful life and raised five daughters: Lisa (Kremer) Stonhaus, Laura (Kremer) Komrij, Mary (Kremer) Mooney, Nancy (Kremer) Steinbicker, and Kimberly (Kremer) Kramer.

Through Vern's successful career in sales management, they lived in Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, and finally Oklahoma, where they happily spent the remainder of their lives.

When Vern was not traveling for work, he devoted his time volunteering with his daughters' swim clubs. Vern never met a stranger, had a remarkable gift for conversation, friendship, and making others feel welcome. After settling in Tulsa, Vern became deeply involved in his church and the Knights of Columbus.

He was instrumental in revitalizing the organization by helping establish numerous new councils and volunteering. This has a special place in his heart, as it allowed him to serve his fellow brothers, support his community, and help others reconnect with their faith and grow closer to God.

Family meant everything to Vern and was his greatest joy. A proud father to five daughters, five sons-in-law, 13 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren. He treasured his many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 1st at 11:00am. In Coldwater, Ohio, visitation August 3rd 5-7pm and from 9-10am Tuesday at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

Funeral service at Holy Trinity Catholic Church on August 4, 2026 at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Vern's honor to the Knights of Columbus Council #11959