Albert Joseph Vernier formerly of Crystal Lake Albert Joseph Vernier, 82, died Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Bickford Senior Living in his apartment with his daughter beside him and caring friends nearby. Albert was born March 29, 1931 in Nachusa, IL to Joseph and Lois Vernier. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Torti on April 30, 1955 in Dixon. Albert was a wonderful father to two children, and a devoted husband to Margaret. People will remember him for his kindness, his sense of humor, and his ability to keep his cars and his garage always looking like brand new. Survivors include his daughter, Nancy (Ron) Kulesza of Huntley, and one sister, Shirley (Robert) Miller of Dixon, IL, and one grandson, Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Michael. Funeral services will be at 10:00am Saturday, August 3 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dixon, IL. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Dixon following the church service. Visitation will be on Thursday, August 1 in Huntley, IL at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. Visitation will also be on Friday August 2 in Dixon at Preston Schilling Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. A memorial has been established to the Cystic Fibrosis Institute.
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My dear friend Nancy, I am so deeply sorry for your lose. No words can take away the pain and sorrow that you have. Please know that you have many friends who love you.