Harvey D. Vershum Sr.

Harvey D. Vershum, Sr., 98, of Toledo passed away March 17, 2016 at University of Toledo Medical Center. Harvey was born on March 5, 1918 in Riga, Michigan. He was the son of James Vershum and Adeline (Breitner) Vershum. Harvey was employed by the Magnesium Fabricators of Adrian Michigan for 6 years prior to serving in the United States Army. After his service in the Army he was employed as a Die Setter with the City Auto Stamping Company for 36 years until retiring in 1980. Harvey was proud of his service in the United States Army during World War II. He spent 116 days as a POW, being captured in the second wave of the Battle of the Bulge. Harvey was a decorated veteran. He received 2 bronze stars for his honorable service to our country. During his retirement Harvey enjoyed fishing and hunting and he bowled 3 times a week until he was 95. Harvey was preceded in death by his loving wife Letha Vershum, Son; Albert Vershum, brothers; Lewis, Russell Vershum, sisters; Ruth Abner, Eileen Schwede,, Doris Dipmore, and his special friend Loretta Stricker. He is survived by his Sons Harvey (Jeanette) Vershum, Jr., Micheal (Vicky) Vershum, daughter; Sharon (Paul) Lindsay ; sisters; Cleo Uphell, Coleen(Al) Hoag, Margie Liedal, brothers; James (Charlotte) Vershum, Richard(Joyce)Vershum, daughter-in-law; Linda Vershum, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 1 great great-grandchild. The family will receive friends and relatives at Bersticker- Scott Funeral Home 3453 Heatherdowns Blvd. at Byrne Road on Monday March 21, 2016 , 2-8pm, where funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 22, 2016 at 10:30am. Contributions can be made out to a charity of the donor's choice. Please view and sign Harvey's condolence page at berstickerscottfuneralhome.com

Visitation Details

Monday, March 21st, 2016 2:00pm - 8:00pm, Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home

Service Information

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016 10:30am, Bersticker-Scott Funeral Home

Interment Details

Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery