...age 83, of Sebewaing, let go of human hands to grasp hold the hands of Jesus. Already there to welcome her home was her husband, Donald, of 67 years.

Vernita was born in Caro on July 14, 1939, to Melvin and Ernestine (Brock) Gibbs. She attended Unionville Schools as a child. She married Donald Loeffler on August 27, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sebewaing. Vernita enjoyed scrapbooking, shopping, baking, listening to music, polka dancing, and being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very committed to taking care of her dear son, Gary.

Vernita is survived by her children: Gary Loeffler of Sebewaing, Bruce (Carol) Loeffler of Yale, Michele (Jerry) Harbuck of Sebewaing and Renee (Bill) Dickson of Frankenmuth; 11 grandchildren: Aaron (Charissa) Loeffler, Christopher (Justine) Loeffler, Brian (Kelsey) Loeffler, Hannah (Ryan) LaFave, Chelsie (fiancé Tim Jean) Loeffler, Brandon (fiancé Jacqueline Rousseau) Loeffler, Jordon Loeffler, Karie (Joshua) Wardynski, Amanda (Scott) Feehan, Elizabeth (Brandon Shrewsberry) Dickson and Billy Dickson; 9 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Joyce Smith and Donna Schuette.

Vernita is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; son and daughter-in-law, Michael (Carol) Loeffler; and siblings: Bill Gibbs, Ron Gibbs, Tom Gibbs and Shirley Ann Gibbs.

MEMORIALS: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Christ the King Lutheran School or Season’s Change Hospice. 

                                       Click here to listen to the Funeral sermon of Vernita Loeffler delivered by Pastor Boyer