Vernon Blum

Vernon Carroll Blum, 84, passed away April 5, 2016 in Brenham.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Pat Lehrer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Vernon Blum was born April 13, 1931 in Washington County to Ed H. and Marie Lehrmann Blum. Baptized June 14, 1931, he was confirmed March 25, 1945 by Pastor Fred Mgebroff. After completing high school, he served his country in the U. S. Army, stationed in Germany during the Korean War. On February 17, 1954, he married Lillie Ann Brummett. Mr. Blum was employed as a bookkeeper for Brenham Produce Co. A member of Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville, he was also active in the American Legion.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Richard and Rosa Blum of Burton; daughters Anna Herrington and husband Rex of College Station, and Helen Schulte of Greenvine; grandchildren: Rachel (Drew) Robertson, Rebecca (Mark) Dupre, Dale Herrington, Ben (Margaret) Herrington, Joshua Herrington, Stephanie Schulte, Stacy Schulte, and Jeremy and Sasha Schulte; great-grandchildren: Rylee Robertson, Raegan Robertson, Xavier Schulte, Tyrone Schulte, D'Mitry Schulte, Aiden Schulte, Sydnee Schulte, Jaxon Schulte, Isis Schulte, Trent Schulte, and Omarion Schulte. Other surviving relatives are sister-in-law and brother-in-law Beverly and Carlos Cardenas, and sisters-in-law Edith Brummett and Violet Brummett, as well as a brother-in-law, Tommy Minchew.

Mr. Blum was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Ann Blum; Ed and Marie Blum, Harvey and Mabel Blum, Judy and Linda Blum, Vernon C. Blum, Jr., and Randy Schulte.

Serving as pallbearers are Rachel and Drew Robertson, Rebecca and Mark Dupre, Dale Herrington, Ben and Margaret Herrington, Joshua Herrington and Kathleen Hill, Stephanie Schulte, Stacy Schulte and Chris Rogers, and Jeremy and Sasha Schulte. First cousins of the Blum and Lehrmann families will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville, or to any favorite charity.

Funeral arrangements for Vernon Carroll Blum are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the families, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.

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