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Vernon Person, 96, of Badger, IA, died Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Badger, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Badger Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM and Interment at North Lawn Cemetery, Fort Dodge at 1:00 PM with Military Honors.
Vernon was born June 4, 1930, in Burnside, IA, the son of Per and Myrtle (Rosenquist) Person. He graduated from Fort Dodge Senior High in 1949. In 1955, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Japan during the occupation. Over the years, he worked as a farmer and as an owner/operator of a fishing resort in Canada. He also worked at Mead Container and at Electrolux in Webster City. Vernon was a lifelong member of Badger Lutheran Church and a member of the Fort Dodge Bottle Club and Pottery Club.
Vernon is survived by 16 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Per and Myrtle Person; 5 siblings: Lester (Elaine) Person, Gene (Naomi)(Ann) Person, Gaylen (Jane) Pierson, Betty (Lester) Larson, and Dean Person.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.brucesfuneralhome.com