Vernon J. Blomme, 94, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at UnityPoint Health Trinity, Rock Island, IL. Visitation is 1-3 Sunday and Funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday at Van Hoe Funeral Home, East Moline, IL. Burial is in Rock Island National Cemetery, East Moline American Legion Post 227 conducting military honors.

Vernon was born on October 19, 1924 on a farm in Sheffield, IL, to Charles and Ida (Van Hulle) Blomme. He graduated from Cambridge, IL High School, was drafted into the United States Navy and served in World War II aboard the USS Cuyama, a fuel tanker. He was present during the liberation of the Philippines and received a bronze star. He began work with the former Case IH East Moline plant, retiring 42 years later. He married Anne J. Lampo on May 20, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in East Moline, IL. She was the love of his life and an endearing dance partner. Along with his wife, he operated and owned Anne's Pre-School/Day Care Center. They are members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Silvis, IL.

Vernon was a board member of the IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union, involved for over 40 years. Love of 30's, 40's and 50's music prompted every son/daughter to play an instrument, which initiated the family Blomme Band. Vern was a voracious reader and instilled higher education goals for his family. Other special interests included carpentry, framing, horticulture and the Chicago Cubs. He enjoyed playing euchre, rolle bolle, golf and bowling. He loved traveling with his wife and they vacationed many places around the United States.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Anne; nine children - Donna DiManna, Silvis, IL; Vicki (Barry) Robertson, New Windsor, IL; Dennis (Debbie) Blomme, Glenelg, MD; Karen Blomme, Davenport, IA; LaRea (Dave) McMillin, East Moline, IL; Scott (Debbie) Blomme, Eldridge, IA; Michelle Keller, Rock Island, IL; Michael Blomme, Hampton, IL; Bruce (Stacey) Blomme, Bettendorf, IA; eleven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Sherman Blomme. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff of Heartland Health Care Center, Moline, IL. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to one of Vernon's favorite charities: The Mayo Clinic; Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2; Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church; or Heartland Health Center Residents' Activity Program.

On line condolences may be left for the family at www.vanhoe.com

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Sunday, February 3, 2019 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244

Monday, February 4, 2019 10:00 AM

Van Hoe Funeral Home 1500 Sixth Street East Moline, Illinois 61244