After an extended battle with Alzheimer’s, Vernon Victor Kaul, age 78, of Billings formerly of Terry passed away peacefully on Monday, February 06, 2017 at Parkview Care Center in Billings.
Vern was born in Terry, Montana on October 4, 1938 to Fred J. and Caroline Kaul, the 3rd of 5 children. He was raised in the Fallon area on a farm. Vern attended Terry High School and served in the Army from 1957 to 1959 serving in Korea. Vern married Janice Trask on January 4, 1957 in Fallon, Montana. Upon his return from Korea he worked for Frette Implement from 1960 to 1966. He then worked at Farmers Union Trading Co. (Cenex) for over 17 years. Vern was also an ambulance driver and spent time as a dispatcher. In the fall of 1975, Vern and Janice bought Brost’s Clothing Store. They closed the store in November 1988 and moved to Billings, Montana where Vern was employed at Billings Hardware until his retirement in October 2013.
Vern was a member of the Terry Jaycees, Terry Chamber of Commerce, and Prairie County Sportsman’s Club. He enjoyed bowling and attending various sporting events. Vern attended as many of his children and grandchildren’s events as time allowed.
Vern is survived by his wife, Janice Kaul of Billings, MT; his children: Jeffrey (Donna) Kaul of Great Falls, MT; Stephanie Kaul of Butte, MT; Lambert (Lonnie) Kaul of Duvall, WA; two granddaughters: Sarah (Eric) Lybecker and Janel Kaul. He is also survived by two sisters: Cecilia (Harold) Wolff of Arvada, CO and Ramona (Wray) Freiboth of Arvada, CO; one brother Floyd (Diane) Kaul of Westby, MT and a brother-in-law Bob Pust. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Elaine Pust.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry with full military honors. The family asks the you please dress Montana Casual.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Terry Swimming Pool or Evelyn Cameron Gallery in Terry, MT.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday February 10, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday February 10, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday February 11, 2017
Community Presbyterian Church
317 Logan Ave
Terry, MT 59349
Interment with Full Military Honors
Immediately following the service
Saturday February 11, 2017
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Friday February 10, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday February 10, 2017
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday February 11, 2017
Community Presbyterian Church
317 Logan Ave
Terry, MT 59349
Interment with Full Military Honors
Immediately following the service
Saturday February 11, 2017
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, MT
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Del Linda Frost & Barry Rakes says
Dear Janice, Jeff and Stephanie, truly sorry to hear about Vern’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Del Linda and Barry
DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
Dear Kaul Family: We were saddened to hear of Vern’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. DeLynn and Angie Meidinger
Norman & Vonnie Shannon says
Janice & family. Sending our sympathy to you.
Norman & Vonnie
Jim Gaub says
Janice,Jeff,Stephanie and Lambert. Sorry to hear of Vernie’s passing my thoughts are with you. Vernie was a great guy.
Jim Gaub
Carol Larsen says
Dear Janice and family I know how this is for you. I was so glad we got to visit a few years ago, and will miss seeing Vernie alot. My heart goes out to you. Love Carol Larsen
Cora Burtchett says
Dear Janice & family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Vern was a real special guy. He’ll be greatly missed. May
you find Peace in knowing that he’s at Home and at Peace
now. And that others care. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With sympathy and love, Cora Scholl Burtchett and John
Tim and Diane Ehman says
Tim and I send our deepest sympathy. I remember when we worked together at Farmers Union, Vernie always timely went to the post office and also got his morning treat. He would get a candy bar or peanuts and a coke every morning! He was very good at his job and a super nice guy!
Joyce Buckingham says
Janice, Along with every one who knew him, I was saddened to hear of his Alzhmeimer’s and his passing. He was such a delight to know, remember the high esteem my Dad had for him. I know this is a mixed blessing time for you all, but to just know what a fine man you had in your lives for as long as you did, indeed makes you very lucky. Love to you.
Greg and Cindy Ban says
Janice and family, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. Vern was a good man and I know Greg enjoyed working with him. May God give you all strength during this difficult time.
Linda Finke says
Dearest Janice, Stephanie, Jeffrey, and Lambert, I am so sorry to hear of Vernie’s passing! What a great fellow he was! He was always the best part of going to fuel up at the Farmers Union! He always had a smile on his face and a joke or two to get laughter going! He certainly had a contagious laugh, a beautiful smile, and a loving heart! May you take comfort in the fact that Vernie has finally attained his own Easter and now is with his Lord and Savior! You will see him again!
That is His promise!
Love and prayers from my family: Fred, Linda (Meidinger), and Grace Finke
Doris Murphy says
Janice, Jeff, Stephanie, Lambert:
We will miss seeing him when we travel cross country.
Treasure the many good memories.
Our love & prayers,
Bill & Doris
Marty and Jeanette says
Janice and family. Our deepest sympathy at your loss
Heather Moon says
Our sympathy in the loss of Vern. We had just moved to Terry in 1982 so only had a few years to get to know the Kauls but whenever we were at the store, we always felt welcome… Vern had a great sense of humor. He will always be known as “one of the good guys”!
Don Christenson says
To The Kaul Family: Janice and all the Kaul’s Carol and I send our deepest sympathy. To our Brother-in-Law, Floyd and his family our special condolence. We hadn’t seen Vernon for many years, but I remember his kindness and friendly manner. The Lord’s blessing as you continue your journey without a valued member of the family.
Cheryl Stevenson says
Dear Janice an family so sorry for your loss. Prayers to y’all. I remember when I was little Vern working at the Cenex changing tires on our truck, rolling 2 at a time, talking, smiling an laughing the whole time.
Mitch Svihovec says
Janice, Jeff, Steph, and Bert,
Sorry to hear about Vern. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Burnell & Mitch
Susan Kirkpatrick Cranford says
To Janice, Steff, Jeff, Lambert and families ~ I am so sorry to hear about Vern. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sue Cranford