Vernon “Ole Vern” G. Dascher

Vernon "Ole Vern" Dascher of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away at the age of 95 on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ann Dascher; his parents, Walter and Irma Dascher; and his sisters, Erma Lorraine and Shirley Dascher.

Vernon is survived by his children, Linda (Donald) Kane and Donald (Kathleen) Dascher; his grandchildren, Sheri (John) Briley, Scott (Elizabeth) Kane, and Sara (Keith) Bozler; his great-grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Christian, Hope, Joseph, David, Brooklyn, Charlee, Beckett, Jocelyn, and Rebecca; and his great-great grandson, Damion.

Vernon proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS New Mexico BB40 during WWII and was later recalled to serve in the Korean War. He loved his country and showed his patriotism by serving as the President of the USS New Mexico Association for over thirty years and making yearly trips to the Veterans Celebration in Branson every November.

Vern generously volunteered his time wherever he could. He was very active in the Boy Scouts as an Assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 551, earning many awards, including the Service to Youth and Lamb Awards, and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. Vern helped his wife, Ann, start the Bee Hive Buddies, one of the Precious Moments Collector's Clubs in St. Louis, helping at events, and promoting the "Loving, Caring & Sharing" message of the club for many years. More recently, he helped out at the St. Charles Senior Center. He enjoyed serving meals during the Veteran's Homecoming week in Branson, and volunteered in concession stands at Busch Stadium. Vern loved his hometown Cardinals, a passion that began as a child in the knothole gang, spanning three Cardinals stadiums. He even liked to say that he & Ann were "married under the sign of the 1944 World Series," and would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this past September. Vern enjoyed fishing, passing that love on to his kids, and grandkids. He was always quick with a joke (even if the jokes weren't quick).

He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Contributions in Vernon’s memory may be made to the Branson Veterans Task Force, to Grace Lutheran Chapel, or to American Legion Post #312.