Vernon G. Mortier

Vernon G. Mortier, 92, Oconto Falls, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at an area hospital.  He was born July 19, 1932 in rural Oconto Falls to August and Theresa (Loberger) Mortier.  When he was 4 years old, the family moved to rural Oconto where Vern graduated from Lena High School with the class of 1950.  Following graduation, he attended vocational school in Milwaukee and worked as a machinist for three years.

On September 25, 1954 he married Mary Jane Everard at St. Charles Catholic Church in Lena.  Following their marriage, the couple made their home in Oconto Falls where they raised four children of their own and numerous foster children. Always a hard worker, Vern became the assistant manager at Bay Lake Cooperative in Oconto Falls for 36 years.  He was a member of Riverview Alliance Church in Oconto Falls.  Vern will be fondly remembered as a tireless volunteer and member of the Oconto Falls Lions Club, the Oconto County Genealogical Society, and Kingdom Come Food Pantry in Oconto Falls for many years.

Survivors are his four children, Karen (Fred) Mayer, Bakersfield, CA; Michael (Julie) Mortier, Appleton; Donn (Alice) Mortier, Fond du Lac; Lynn (James) Newlun, Racine; 13 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren; one brother, Melvin (Jan) Mortier, of Oconto; three sisters, Gloria Blaser, Oconto Falls; Alleen Finger and Viola Bourassa, both of Oconto; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Jane in 2015 and three brothers, Joseph, Monroe, and Harold Mortier.

Visitation will be held 5:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls.  Visitation will continue after 9:00 AM Friday, August 2, 2024 at Riverview Alliance Church in Oconto Falls until the time of service.  Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM Friday at the church with Pastor Kevin Kuhn officiating.  Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Spruce.

In lieu of flowers, memorial funds will be donated to Kingdom Come Food Pantry.