Vernon Leo Whitemyer, 82, of St. Joseph, died Monday, March 17, 2003, in Lakeland Specialty Hospital, Berrien Springs. He resided in the Fennville area until 1946 when he moved to St. Joseph. He was self-employed in television repair. A veteran, he served in World War II in the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Whitemyer, in 1999, and by a granddaughter, Shelly Athens, in 200l. Surviving are his children, Ronald Whitemeyer of Coloma, Norman Whitemyer of St. Joseph, Craig and Kathy Whitemyer of Eau Clare, Robert and Kathy Whitemyer of Jasper, MO., and Jan Krouse of San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Charles and Carol Whitemyer of Holland. Services are l p.m. Friday at the Chappell Funeral Home, 637 W. Main St., with the Rev. Dale Scholten officiating. Burial will be in Fennville Cemetery. Visiting is 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.