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

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 15 at 10:00 AM, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Lindsay, Nebraska, with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment with miliary honors, will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:00 AM 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, Nebraska, 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 August 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 September 6, 1955 in Petersburg, NE. 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 & plant project volunteer. Vern enjoyed his time hunting & fishing with his friends & family. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother & leader to many.

Vern is survived by:
Wife – Joan Schaecher of Lindsay, NE
Son – Dale (Ann) Schaecher of Lindsay, NE
Son – Mike (Denise) Schaecher of Centennial, CO
Son – Todd (Lisa) Schaecher of Monroe, NE
Daughter – Tammy Schaecher of Lindsay, NE
Son – Dean (Susie) Schaecher of Lindsay, NE
13 Grandchildren
21 Great Grandchildren
Brother – John "Jack" (Marie) Schaecher of Littleton, CO
Brother – Gerald "Jerry" (Judy) Schaecher of Grand Island, NE
Sister – Mary "Toodie" (Dwayne) Johnson of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law – Wilma Schaecher of Norfolk, NE

Vern was preceded in death by:
Parents – Frank & Clara Schaecher
Brothers – Don and James Schaecher
Sister – Germaine Wieser