Vernon A. Lich

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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 the late Vernon A. (late Beverly) Lich Jr., Lois (Jeffrey) Fennema, and Janet (Larry) Boomsma. 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. Vern was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great grandpa and great great grandpa who loved and trusted the Lord. He loved his family well and valued the time he spent with them. Vern was the best prayer warrior. He enjoyed any adventure to see his ”grands”. Jigsaw and word search puzzles were a favorite pastime. Vern was always willing to lend a hand with a variety of home projects and he enjoyed woodworking - he made several windmills and each spring would repair the broken pieces and repaint them. Vern suffered from diabetes and managed it well for 55 years. He was fiercely loved and will be deeply missed.

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.