Vernon Kirk, 75
Vernon Kirk passed away December 8th, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Vernon grew up in Milford, married his childhood friend, Jan, and then graduated from the University of Delaware. They settled in Dover, and he started working for the Delaware Lottery, shortly after it was created, in 1975. Ultimately, he was appointed to the position of Director, and became a respected authority in his field. He truly enjoyed his job and the people that he worked with, finally retiring in 2022. After retirement, Vernon spent most of his time with the love of his life, Jan. Most of his other free time was spent golfing, which he thoroughly enjoyed, with friends, Bruce, Jim, and Kevin.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jan; his daughter, Erin; sister, Marianne Frost (John Dysland); cousins, Frank Panczyszyn (Tracy) and Deborah Petrovic Hagar (Alan); sister-in-law, Kim Palmateer; and two nieces, Heather Wright (Andrew) and Kelly Palmateer.
The family will be receiving friends at Torbert Funeral Home, at 1145 E. Lebanon Road, on Saturday, December 16th, between the hours of 3:00-5:00 PM.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com