Obituary - Vernon Ross

Vernon Lee Ross, age 70, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on December 1, 1955 in Fort Scott, Kansas the son of Verne and Ruth Bernice Gilmore Ross. Vern was in the last class to graduate from Blue Mound High School. He was a carpenter by trade and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #714. He was united in marriage to Penny Spickler. Vern liked to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed riding his motor cycle. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon Ala. Vern is survived by his wife, Penny, six children, Charity Ross, Joshua Ross and spouse Carla, Amber Ross, Michael Morris and spouse Cheyanne, Cheyenne Boswell and spouse Katie, and Cody Ross, two brothers, Gary Ross, and Jerry Ross, and thirteen grandchildren, Brylee, Bailee, Breana, Zachary, DeLaynee, Ryder, Carter, Corbin, Jonathan, Keaton, Ezekiel, Bentley, and Rowan.

A memorial service will be held 4 pm Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel. Visitation will follow the service until 6 pm. Memorial contributions are suggested to Linn County Care to Share. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

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