Vernon E. Wunder Obituary
The family of Vernon E. Wunder of Chillicothe, Illinois announces his passing on August 7, 2026. Vernon, born on September 17, 1934, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernon E. Wunder to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmett Wunder and Edna Wunder (Fuchs); his wife Rose Marie Wallace; his brothers-in-law, Tom Wallace and Morris Strong; and his son-in-law Matthew Fennell.
He is survived by: his children, Jim Wunder (Susie) of Chillicothe and Tammy Fennell of Chillicothe; his sister Phyllis Strong of Lacon; his sister-in-law Jeanne Wallace of Chillicothe; and his grandchildren, Tyler Wunder (Jen) of Mount Prospect Illinois, Shayna Steele (Patrick) of Lacon, Trisha Byrd (Wyatt), Zac Fennell (Kaiti) of Dunlap and Traci Updyke (Sean) of Brimfield Illinois. He is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials can be made to Lacon Garden Club, Midland School Athletics, or any choice of donors.
