Vernon Ralph HartleyVernon Ralph Hartley, 80, Warsaw, died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born July 8, 1942, in West Frankfort, Ill., to Alice Margaret Bellamy and Vernon Leon Hartley.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marines and proudly served from Oct. 1, 1962, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant on Oct. 28, 1966. Vernon was the recipient of the Purple Heart and was very proud of serving alongside his fellow brothers in arms during the Vietnam War.
On Aug. 13, 1983, he married Anita Lynn Hersch. She died May 9, 2022.
No services are planned, the family will mourn his passing in private. Vernon will be laid to rest at a later date, thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
Memorial donations may be directed to the V.F.W. #1126, 1350 W. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
