- Date Of Birth: January 17, 1942
- Date Of Death: February 13, 2017
- State: Nebraska
Vernon D. Schmale, 75 years of age, of Beatrice, passed away February 13, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on January 17, 1942 in Beatrice to Elmer John Henry and Alena Elizabeth “Liz” (Weber) Schmale. Vernon was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Beatrice. He attended Beatrice High School before enlisting in the United States Army from 3/4/1960 to 2/19/1963 Vernon married Shirley Nickeson on April 26, 1964 in Beatrice. He worked for Melvin Sauder and Don Beach before owning and operating Schmale Construction from 1977 to 2015 and also owned a Heritage Vinyl Fencing dealership.
Vernon is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shirley; son, Rodney Schmale and wife Eileen of Beatrice; daughter, Kristie Tallon and husband Dave of Raymond; 5 grandchildren, Gina Tremain and husband TJ, Autumn Schmale, Cole Schmale, Ashley Tallon, Cody Tallon; great-grandson, Westley Tremain; sister, Linda Rulla; brother-in-law, Tom Vanover; sisters-in-law, Bev Fortner, Charlotte Williams and husband Butch; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Betty Simmons-Utley, Dorothy Vanover and Judy Reedy.
