Obituary of Vernon Gene Kooi
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Vernon Gene Kooi, 83 of Huddleston, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on Thursday, January 7, 1937 in Milwaukee, WI, a son of the late Everett Kooi and Rosella Schrader Kooi.
He was retired as a Field Engineering Manager with IBM, a U. S. Air Force veteran and was a member of Trinity Ecumenical Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann Fossum Kooi; his daughters, Jennifer A. Kooi, Susan L. Hunt & husband, Timothy; his granddaughters, Emily Hunt, Rebecca Hunt, Katie Hunt; a brother, Richard A. Kooi; brother-in-law, Pastor Bill Fossum; nephews, Jeffrey Fossum & wife, Susan; David Fossum & wife, Amy.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a celebration of Verns life will be held at a later date. The family requests that those wishing to make a memorial contribution, do so in Verns name to Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Drive, Smith Mountain Lake, VA 24121-1915.
Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Vernon
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the Updike Funeral Home Staff
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