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Vernon Donald HARRIS

Male 1923 - 2012  (88 years)


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  • Name Vernon Donald HARRIS 
    Birth 12 Oct 1923  Lafayette County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 30 May 2012  Argyle, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
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    • Vernon Harris Family Tree

      Vernon D. Harris, age 88, of Argyle, formerly of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

      He was born on Oct. 12, 1923, in Dodgeville, the son of Lott and Ida (Dammen) Harris.

      Vernon was a private 1st class in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II serving from 1942 until 1945. He fought in the Invasion of Normandy as well as numerous other battles. Vernon was employed as a laborer for Oscar Mayer for 24 years and as custodian for the East Side Business Men’s Association for over 31 years where he was also a member. He belonged to VFW Post #7591.

      Vernon is survived by his sons; David (Julie), Steve (Gloria), Gary, Bob (Teri), Vernon (Jo), and Rocky (Cathy) Roberts; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Averill Harris, and brother-in-law, Roger Gilbertson. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Raymond, Marcus, and Kermit; two sisters, Betty Gilbertson and Olivine Shepherd; and daughter, Sherry Harris.

      Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery with military honors.
    Person ID I40756  Don Carlson's Tree
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2023 

    Family Alice HALVERSON,   b. 16 Jun 1928, Iowa County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 2020, Monroe, Green County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Marriage 1946 
    Family ID F27400  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 8 Dec 2023