Vernon Robert Kill, 94, died at 1:35 p.m. May 31, 2014, at Van Crest of Delphos. He was born May 26, 1920, in Landeck to Richard J. and Mildred E. Savidge Kill, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 25, 1948, he married Vena Mae Mousa, who died May 17, 2003. Survivors include two sons, Virgil (Linda) Kill of Emerald Isle, North Carolina, and Vincent Kill, of Altamonte Springs, Florida; a daughter, Vera (Terry) Edmonds, of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina; a surrogate daughter, Carolyn Brenneman, of Elida; a sister, Jeanetta "Peg" Osting, of Delphos; five grandchildren, Stacie Lynn Jones, Troy (Michelle) Arnold, Sandra (Douglas) Knauf, Levi Z. Kill, and Alexis (Aaron) Shaw; six stepgrandchildren, James (Elizabeth) Brenneman, Jason (Linda) Brenneman, Travis (Nikki) Edmonds, Adam (Emily) Edmonds, Ashley Edmonds Hayes, and Elizabeth (Benjamin) Bynum; seven great-grandchildren, Riley Vivian, Gabrielle Grace, Charlotte Faith, Justin Dakota, Caitlyn Shelby, Cade Owen, and Killian Gerald; five stepgreat-grandchildren, Madison Jewell, Emily Camille, Lindsay Elyse, Eli Jayden, and Macon Manly; and many nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vivian Marie Brenneman; a granddaughter, Hillary Renee Kill; and a sister, Alice Nagel. Mr. Kill was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Mom and his thoughtfulness brought our family together for 11 years of wonderful, unforgettable gatherings in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, for our Christmas in July. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus (Fourth Degree), Veterans of Foreign Wars in Delphos and Spencerville, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk Lodge 54 in Lima, past president of the Delphos Recreation Board, Optimist Club, and Van Wert Board of Realtors. He was founder and owner of Kill's Home Improvements and worked for 19 years in real estate and also was a salesman for 17 years at Lino-Trim Moldings. He was a World War II Army veteran with service in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. One of his greatest blessings was his visit to Rome and seeing and receiving a blessing from the Holy Father. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Delphos. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery with military rites by Delphos Veterans Council. Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, Delphos, where a parish wake service will begin at 7:30 p.m. and a Fourth Degree K. of C. service will begin at 7 p.m. "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." The family extends heartfelt thanks to nurses, aides and staff at Van Crest of Delphos for their unfailing kindness in providing care with respect, affection and dignity; and for the care and support provided by State of the Heart Hospice. A very special thank-you to Ellen and Jim Gordon and Joe and Donna Odenweller. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Parish Foundation or the school.