Cook, LaVern "Vern"LaVern "Vern" H. Cook, 87, of Fond du Lac, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at the Fond du Lac Lutheran Home.He was born on March 18, 1930, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the only child of Harold H. and Mary Modl Cook. He was a graduate of Fond du Lac Senior High School, Class of 1948.Vern served with the United States Army, during the Korean Conflict, from 1951-1953.On June 1, 1957, he married Velma J. Loehr, at Redeemer Lutheran Church. She preceded him in death on August 19, 2015.Vern was a memorial craftsman for 50 years with Archie Monuments, later Rock of Ages, then Fond du Lac Memorials, at the same location in Fond du Lac. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Korean War Veterans, and a life member of Fond du Lac Evening Optimist Club, having held positions as president, secretary/treasurer, and a board member, and a former member of the Hamilton Investment Club for many years. He was an avid Packer, Brewer, and Bucks fan. Vern always had a great sense of humor, enjoyed entertaining, and playing cards, especially a good game of sheepshead with his "card club friends".His gentle spirit and kind heart will be greatly missed by family and friends.He is survived by a brother-in-law, Gordon (Cheryl) Loehr of St. Cloud; a sister-in-law, Laura Loehr of Fond du Lac; nieces and nephews: JoAnn Guell, Nancy (Steve) Dorsey, Gordy (Terry) Loehr, Julie Giesen, Kenny (Julie) Loehr, David (Teresa) Hamilton, Cheryl (John) Gardner, Kurt (Bonnie) Loehr, Kraig (Joell) Loehr, and Donna Schreiber.Vern was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma; a son, Mark Alan Cook in 1962; his in-laws, Reinhard and Julia Loehr; a sister-in-law, Mildred (Don) Schreiber; nephews: Kyle Loehr and J.B. Hamilton; and grandnephew, Michael Wiese.VISITATION: The visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 606 Forest Avenue, Fond du Lac.SERVICE: The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Rev. James Borgwardt officiating.Burial with military rites will be in Estabrooks Cemetery.Kurki-Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.kurkimachfuneralchapel.com. 920-921-4420The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the Cook's friends, neighbors, and pastors who so patiently and willingly gave of their time and love to be there for them.