Vernard Lee Dewitt

Vernard "Vern" DeWitt, age 59 of Hastings, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 at home.

Vern was born January 24, 1956 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Ralph and Sharon (Rogers) DeWitt. He attended Hastings High School graduating in 1974. Vern worked along side his father siding buildings. He later took a position at J-Ad graphics from 1984-89. From 1990 -92 Vern worked for Fuller Communications. Vern would finish out his lifes work at Norris Pole Building LLC.

Vern had a passion for fishing in any season, sunshine or ice, he was always fishing. He also enjoyed being out in the woods hunting. Vern was an avid Nascar fan cheering on #24 Jeff Gordon. He enjoyed riding his Harley with family and friends. Vern loved fishing and spending time with Scooter and Munchkin.

He was preceeded in death by father Ralph (2005) and mother Sharon (2011) DeWitt, father-in law, Robert Mellinger (1998) of Cadillac, grandparents, Jonathan Pearl and Leona Rogers, Ralph Sr. and Aline DeWitt.

Vern is survived by his wife, Shari DeWitt of Hastings, son, Stanley Jr.(Tammy) Norris, daughter, Toni (Joseph) Hendrick of Hastings. Four grandchildren, Ryan "Scooter", Kara "Munchkin" Hendrick, Brandon and Kevin Sweat, sisters, Thelma and (Ken) James of Hastings, Karen DeWitt of Austin Texas, brother, Steve (Terri) DeWitt of Delton, several aunts, uncles, cousins, neices , nephews , sister in-laws, brother in-laws, and mother in-law Sharon Drill , of Marion.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Memorial Contributions can be made to the DeWitt family to help cover final expenses.