Vernon D. Sleeman passed away Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born January 13, 1940 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Gordon and Mary Sleeman. Vernon attended school at Climax-Scotts and Comstock Adult Education, where he received his GED. He served in the Army before working at Pemco Wheel and later General Motors until he retired.
A loving and caring man, Vernon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Diller) Sleeman; son, Jimmy Dean (Jim and Gladys) Sleeman; grandchildren, Jimmy Dean II, William, Robin, Crystal, Ashley, Angel, Joseph, and John; several great-grandchildren; brother, David Sleeman; sister, Phyllis Harvey; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; children, Joseph, Kevin, and Robin; brothers Earl and Floyd; and sister, Alice.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 1:00pm at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park South, 3941 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
Please visit Vernon's personalized online guestbook at
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