Vern A Gannon

1954 - 2021  (66 years)

• Name	Vern A Gannon
  Born	19 Jul 1954	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	23 Feb 2021	Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas
  Buried	27 Feb 2021	Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Person ID	I14153	Rossville
  Last Modified	30 Dec 2021

  
  

  Father	Leo H Gannon,   b. 24 Jun 1922, Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma ,   d. 28 Apr 2017, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 94 years)
  Mother	Rowena M Hollenbeck Gannon,   b. 16 May 1932, Muscotah, Atchison County, Kansas ,   d. 16 May 2018, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 86 years)
  Married	6 Jan 1950	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Anniversary- Gannon, Leo and Rowena 50th Anniversary For Gannons Leo and Rowena Gannon, Rossville, will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with a family dinner. Leo Gannon married Rowena Hollenbeck January 6, 1950, in Topeka. Those attending will be their children, Linda Lake, Manhattan, Randy and Cindy Gannon, Rossville, Vern and Sherri Gannon, Manhattan, and their grandchildren, Scott, Karen, Michael, Heather, Brandi, and Nicole. Mr. Gannon retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in April 1985. Mrs. Gannon is a homemaker. The couple requests no gifts.
  Family ID	F3367	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Sherri Ann Stach Gannon
  Married	25 May 1985	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	1. Nicole Ann Gannon Wright,   b. 1 Mar 1987
  Documents		Marriage- Stach, Sherri-Gannon, Vernon 1 Stach-Gannon Sherri A. Stach and Vern A. Gannon exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m. May 25 in Rossville Presbyterian Church. The Rev. William Adair officiated. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Stach and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gannon, Rossville. The attendants for the couple were: Jill Stach, Raymore, Mo.; Margie Browning; Connie Oesterhaus; Randy Gannon, Rossville; Dr. Robert Stach, Raymore; and Dr. Mike Sheldon, Pawnee City, Neb. Mrs. Gannon graduated from Stormont-Vail School of Nursing and is employed by St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center. Mr. Gannon graduated from Missouri Auction School and Certified Auctioneers Institute. He is employed in the real estate and auctioneering business. Mrs. Vern Gannon (Sherri Stach)
  		Marriage- Stach, Sherri-Gannon, Vernon 2 May wedding held Sherri A. Stach and Vern A. Gannon were married at 2:00 p.m., May 25 in the Rossville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William Adair officiating. Parents of the couple are Bennie and Arlis Stach and Leo and Rowena Gannon all of Rossville. The brides attendants were Jile Stach, Raymore, MO.; Margie Browning and Connie Oesterhows, Topeka. The grooms attendants were Randy Gannon, Rossville, Dr. Robert STach, Raymore, MO. and Dr. Mike Sheldon, Pawnee City, NE. Ushers were Bill McKinley, Rick Kelsey and Kelly Lawless. Candlelighters were Scott Lake and Ryan Stach. Flowergirl was Karen Lake and ringbearer was Justin Stach. Linda Lake attended the guest book. The reception was held at the Moravan Hall. Serving at the reception table were Janet Paramino, Jo Taylor, Elaine Sheldon and Linda Smatta [sic Smatla]. Assisting the gift table were Patti Hogan, Lori Harder and Cindy Gannon. After the buffet dinner at the Moravan Hall a dance was held with music by Bob Blecha. The bride graduated from Stormont Vail School of Nursing and was employed by St. Francis Hospital and Med. Center. The Groom is a graduate of Missouri Auction School and Certified Auctioneers Institute. He is engaged in the Real Estate and Auctioneering business. Following their honeymoon trip to Lake Taho [sic Tahoe] the couple is living at their home at 815 Thurston, Manhattan, Ks. [From 1985]
  Last Modified	30 Dec 2021 14:56:07
  Family ID	F3366	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Died - 23 Feb 2021 - Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas Buried - 27 Feb 2021 - Czech-Moravian Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Gannon, Vern Vern A. Gannon Manhattan – Vern A. Gannon, 66, well-known auctioneer and real estate broker, passed away suddenly late Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan with his family by his side. He was born July 19, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Leo and Rowena M. Hollenbeck Gannon. Vern was raised in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1972. He graduated from the Missouri Auction School at Kansas City. Vern was an auctioneer for 48 ½ years and was a real estate broker. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. Lake Lodge No. 50 and Loyal Chapter No. 175 of the Eastern Star both at Silver Lake. He was a Scottish Rite member, KLPCA (Kansas License Tag Collectors Association), Trails West Red Wing Collectors Society, NAA (National Auctioneer Association), Flint Hill Association of Realtors, a life member of the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association and a past member of the Rossville Saddle Club and Palomino Club. Vern was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, Bennie Stach. On May 25, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sherri Stach at Rossville. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughter, Nicole (Brett) Wright, Council Grove; his brother, Randell (Cindy) Gannon, Rossville; his sister, Linda Lake, New Mexico; mother-in-law Arlis Stach, Manhattan, and his two grandchildren, Bailee and Kolter; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Czech-Moravan Cemetery in Rossville. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Piper Funeral Home, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to the Czech Moravan Cemetery and sent in care of the funeral home. To leave online condolences, go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.