Vern Ault, Sr., 89, passed away December 9, 2018. Visitation will be 10 a.m. with a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 14, at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church, 10017 E. 36 ^th Terr., Independence, MO.

Vern was born April 6, 1929, in St. Paul, MN, and grew up in Rich Hill, MO. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea and worked for the railroad, but his true passion was dealing in antiques.

Vern was preceded in death by his mother, Lora Ault; his sister, Lena; and brothers, Ray and Loren. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Margaret (Rago) Ault; his children, Kathleen Warner, Marla Herbst (Terry), Stephen Ault, Vern Ault Jr. (Michele); his grandchildren, Angela Warner, Christa Welch, Zach Ault, Abagail Ault, Ashley Ault; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be offered at www.passantinobros.com