Vernon H. Obelgoner Sr., 96, of Hallettsville, passed away Jan. 29, 2011. He was born on Feb. 8, 1914 to Henry C. & Theresa Mikeska Obelgoner in Lavaca County, Texas. He married Audrey Lankart, a pretty Goliad County School teacher, on Aug. 13, 1940 in Fredericksburg, Texas. Vernon served in the US Navy during WWII.

Vernon is survived by: 2 sons, Vernon Obelgoner Jr., and Robert Obelgoner & wife Pattie; daughter, Margaret T. Obelgoner; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer, James and Robert; and 1 great grandchild, Logan Lee Simpson, son of Kris & Jennifer Simpson.

Vernon was preceded in death by: his wife Audrey, parents, and sister Lillie Pledger.

Graveside Service: 3 pm, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011 at Mikeska Cemetery, Lavaca County. Officiate: Rev. Lundy Hooten.

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