Vernon A. Lich

Vernon A. Lich, age 91, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026. Beloved husband of late Nellaine J. Lich, nee Slager. Loving father of Lois (Jeffrey) Fennema, Janet (Larry) Boomsma, and the late Vernon A. (late Beverly) Lich Jr. Proud grandfather of Melissa (Mike) Newenhouse, Scott (Jess) Lich, Jason (Meredith) Fennema, Brad (Meredith) Fennema, Kristi (Lance) Beltman, Derek (Liz) Boomsma, and Jodi (Dave) Bultema. Great-grandfather of Mackenzie (Jake) Pals, Kase, Danica, Cohen, Elsie, Christopher, Isaac, Joryn, Adley, Owen, Emery, Kaiden, Tenley, Haisley, Brady, Claire, Brynlee, Ember, David, Westen, and expected 21st great grandchild soon. Great-great-grandfather of Hans. Dear brother of Luella (late Marvin) Witt. Kind uncle of Dale Witt, Lynn (Scott) Yonkman, and Kent Witt. Preceded in death by his parents Benus and Johanna Lich and his infant sister Elaine Betty Lich.

Vern was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and a proud member of the IBEW Local #134.

Visitation Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Friday, January 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd. Lansing, IL, with services conducted by Pastor Kyle Beckrich and Pastor Dan Bloesch. Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL.

Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services or a Christian school of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.