Vernon Robert Dressel, a.k.a. Vern, Butch, Burn’in Vernon, 85 of St. Louis, MO continued on his Journey by passing from this earth on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at home and surrounded by the love of his family.
Vern was born and raised in the Dutchtown neighborhood on the Southside of St. Louis, MO on August 15, 1939. He attended St. Mary’s High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve. Vern first met his childhood sweetheart to-be and loving wife Loretta (nee Dieckmann) Dressel when she was in kindergarten and he was in the 2nd grade. They married in 1958 and remained married for 67 years until his passing.
Vern often declared his greatest blessing and gratitude for his family.
Vern is the father of 11 children, Jean (Paul), Joan, Tom (Dara), Robert, Jackie (Gary), Mike, Don (Eric), Jenifer (Nick), Joe (the late Dana), Judy (Kelly), Dan (Amber)…
Vern is predeceased by his beautiful daughter-in-law Dana…
Grandfather to 21, Paul, Tony (Ashley), Rick (Victoria), Stacy (Eric), Tim, Ron (Casey), Chris (Yesenia), Tom (Zaire), Amanda (Chad), Mike, Wil (Jess), Josh (Staci), Steven, Jamie (Nigel), Jacob (Tabby), Rosie, Austin (Joanna), Madisyn (Noah), Logan, Shane, Leita,…
Great-grandfather to 35, Amber, Kenny (Madison), Joey, Ella, Gabriel, Taylor, Tommy, Ellie, Dax, Dillon, Luke, Ava, Dana, Vern, Andy, Wren, Julia, Drew, Elliott, Charlie, Hudson, Opal, Dean, Edie, Nora Jean, Wellington, Jackson, James, Reese, Naomi, Owen, Aria, Adeline, Faith, Delaney…
Great-great grandfather to 2, Theodore and Benjamin.
Son to the late Vernon Edward Dressel and Marion (nee Mlynarczyk) Dressel,
Brother to Janice, Sharon and predeceased by Joyce,
Brother-in-law to Don, Dee, Deb, Larry “Pack” and predeceased by Mike, Ron, Charlie, Jan, and Charlie,
And beloved Uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
Vern will forever be remembered for his love of fishing and cheering on his family’s sports teams as well as his favorite St. Louis teams. He enjoyed a summer vegetable garden (especially tomatoes!) and the love of his dogs, Sadie, Kia & Jake. He really enjoyed hearing and telling a good joke for a hearty laugh (after the kids were cleared from the room for the more colorful ones)!
Vern was a man of principle and put great value on integrity, honor, honesty, hard work, commitment to his family and in doing the right thing. Godspeed to our leading man. Rest in Peace. We love you.
SERVICES: Visitation at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Wednesday, April 30th from 4:00 – 8:00 PM. Funeral on Thursday, May 1st at 11:00 AM, followed by military honors.