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Obituary of Dr. William Joseph Vernier
July 24, 1931 - August 2, 2025
Dr. William Joseph Vernier passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at the age of 94, with his devoted wife of 68 years, Gladys Vernier, by his side.
Bill lived a remarkable life filled with adventure, curiosity, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. Following a distinguished career in radiology serving the Downriver community, he retired to Aspen, Colorado, where he embraced another one of his passions--skiing. Bill became a certified ski instructor and taught at Aspen Highlands for ten seasons. Even after retiring from teaching, he continued skiing nearly every day, enjoying the beauty of the mountains year-round. Summers were equally embraced. Days were spent hiking, biking, documenting wildflowers, enjoying the outdoors, and sharing memories with family.
A lifelong learner and teacher, Bill approached every endeavor with a desire to master it. He traveled the world, spoke multiple languages, cultivated extensive vegetable gardens, pursued numerous sports, including squash, golf, and triathlons. He also became well known for baking exceptional breads. An avid cyclist, he logged thousands of miles and built lasting friendships through the Downriver Cycling Club. Bill’s sharp wit and infectious humor were matched only by his vast knowledge, which he loved sharing with everyone around him. Above all, his greatest joy and pride was his family.
Bill is survived by his three children: Mary Lynn (Kevin) Tobel, Anne Vernier, and Susan (Scott) Garcia; 11 grandchildren: Jenna (Matt) LaMaster, Whitney Tobel (Randy Placers), Kiley (Steven) Bastien, Joey and Andy Vernier, Nate Mayer, Scotty and Bella Holman, Dawson Hodgson, Ryan and Grace Garcia; and six great-grandchildren: Chloe and Kyla LaMaster, Gabriel and Sophia Placers, and William and Jack Bastien. He was preceded in death by his children Joe Vernier and Beth Ann Vernier.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Molnar Funeral Homes-Nixon location, 2544 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a service at 12:00 p.m.
Donations may be made to Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, or World Wildlife Fund.
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John Molnar, Sr. opened the Detroit Hungarian Funeral Home, now the Molnar Funeral Homes, in 1923. The funeral home began in his home until relocating across the street to it's Delray location at 8623 Dearborn Avenue, in 1936. He had a strong work ethic and believed that you should never stop learning...
