Vern G. Garbe's Obituary
Vernon (Vern) G. Garbe died on April 9, 2011 at the age of 88. He was born on February 5, 1923 in Cosby, Missouri to George and Lena Clara Garbe. In June 1947 Vern married Martha Schulze of Tulsa. Vern was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving in World War II from 1943 – 1946 before being honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. Vern worked in the lighting business for over 60 years and started his own business (Garbe’s) with his wife in 1970. Vern is preceded in death by his parents George and Clara Garbe and three brothers Dale, Kermit and Ralph and his son Greg. He is survived by his wife Martha, his cousins, nieces and nephews. Services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tulsa – 2550 E. 71st Street. Funeral arrangements made through Floral Haven Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers family members request contributions be made to Camp Lutherhoma in Tahlequah, OK or the Salvation Army.
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