Vernon James Liegel

Vernon James Liegel, 84, of Spring Green entered into God’s eternal care unexpectedly & peacefully surrounded by his family May 2, 2023. He was born on January 8, 1939 in Baraboo, WI to Anne (Laubmeier) and George F. Liegel. He graduated from St. Luke’s Catholic High School in Plain in 1956. He was united in marriage to Bernadine (Bernie) Hetzel on June 17, 1961 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Plain. After graduating from high school Vern worked for the Suemnicht Cheese Company, Loganville before entering the U.S. Army for active duty from 1957 to 1959. He was stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. He then served four years in the Army Reserve and received an honorable discharge in 1963. After returning from active duty, Vern returned to work for Suemnicht Cheese Co. In 1963 he began farming with his brother, Florian (Duffy) Liegel, in Spring Green. In 1991 the farming partnership dissolved and he worked for the USPS as a rural carrier until his retirement in 2008. He then mowed for the Village of Spring Green and took pride in a well-kept lawn and landscape that always looked its best. He loved fishing, hunting and the family vacations to the North Woods. His prized possessions were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved spending time with them and especially playing Euchre with his grandkids because they were always “out to beat him”. Vern was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church where he served on the parish council at the time the new church was built. He was a 50 year plus member of the Spring Green Knights of Columbus and a past Grand Knight. He was a past president of the Spring Green Lions Club and served on the Spring Green Village Board for eleven years. Vern is survived by his wife, Bernie; his five children: Diane (Kevin) Kraemer of Plain, Tim (Sally) Liegel, Lori (Roger) Hoffman, Jane (Eric) Briehl of Spring Green, and Nick Liegel of Mount Horeb, ten grandchildren: Andy (Michelle), Brad (Steph) and Carly Kraemer, McKenzie and Payton (Mikkayla) Liegel, Carter (Kiara) Hoffman, Kylie Schwingle (Hunter) and Ali Hoffman, Taylor and Emily Briehl and five great-grandchild, Nora and Samuel Kraemer, Everly and Penelope Liegel, and Aidan Kraemer. He is further survived by sisters-in-law: Marcie Liegel, Jeanette (Richard) Limmex, Julie Hetzel (Lois Baseler), Jackie Hetzel, and Rhonna Hetzel. Brothers-in-law: Dan (Darcy) Hetzel, Am Hetzel and many nieces, nephews and friends. Vern was preceded in death by: his parents, brothers: Ed (Alma), Alfred (Bernice), Vic, Florian (Dolores), George and infant brothers Joseph and Ralph Liegel; sisters: Florence (Allie) Alt, Alma (Ray) Brickl, Marian (Al) Layton, Vi (Ed) Paulus and his brother-in-law Larry Hetzel and father and mother-in-law, John and Mary (Brickl) Hetzel. Vern will be remembered as a good friend, and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and husband. Vern had an amazing life that was filled with fun, laughter and many good times with his family and friends. The family would like to thank the Doctors & Nurses at UW Hospital & Spring Green EMS A celebration of Vern’s life will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Fr. Garrett Kau officiating in the church cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, May 8, 2023, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Spring Green from 4 PM – 7 PM and also on Tuesday from 10 AM until the time of service. A rosary will be held on Monday at 7:00 PM by Fr. Garrett at church. The Spring Green American Legion Post 253 will provide military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spring Green EMS or St. John’s Church. .

Vernon James Liegel

January 8, 1939 - May 2, 2023