Vernon "Vernie" Gross's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Hays, Kansas

Vernon "Vernie" Gross

April 1, 1932 - December 12, 2025 (93 years old)

Hays, Kansas

Vernon "Vernie" Gross's obituary , Passed away on December 12, 2025 in Hays, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hays Memorial Chapel

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Vernon "Vernie" Gross

April 1, 1932 - December 12, 2025 (93 years old)

Hays, Kansas

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Vernon Gross Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Vernon Gross of Hays, Kansas, whose life came to an end on December 12, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vernon Gross to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph J. Gross and Rose Gross (Pfannenstiel); his siblings, Kenny Gross (Shirley), Harold Gross (Viola), Leon Gross, Les Gross, Patty Dreiling (Vernie) and Kay VonLintel (Dennis); and his brother-in-law Cletus Brungardt.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia "Jeannie" Riedel; his children, Steve Gross (Sheri) of Colorado Springs, Scott Gross (Teresa) of Hays and Steph Gross-Garlow (Derik) of Overland Park; his siblings, Jerry Gross (Sylvia) of Munjor, Jo Ann Dreiling (Norman) of Victoria, Geraldine Kindel (Don) of Victoria and Mary Anderson (Troy) of Victoria; his sister-in-law Linda Gross of Munjor; his grandchildren, CJ Hathaway (Joe), John Gross (Shannon), Shandi Gross (Chris Baddaker), Sophia Gross and Juliet Gross; his stepgrandchildren, Holly Bales (John), Mimina Bailey (Jesse), Gabrielle Bau (Michael Benallo) and Michael Bau; and his great grandchildren, Holden Gross, Avery Gross and Louisa Hathaway. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to TMP Endowment or for masses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hays Memorial Chapel



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Fri

Dec 19

Visitation

Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
1906 Pine St, Hays, KS 67601

Fri

Dec 19

Rosary

Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
1906 Pine St, Hays, KS 67601

Fri

Dec 19

Vigil service

Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
1906 Pine St, Hays, KS 67601

Fri

Dec 19

Rosary

Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home
1906 Pine St, Hays, KS 67601

Sat

Dec 20

Visitation

St. Joseph Catholic Church
215 W 13th St, Hays, KS 67601

Sat

Dec 20

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Joseph Catholic Church
215 W 13th St, Hays, KS 67601

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