Laverne Harvey Knock (Vern), 90, of Terre Haute, IN passed away on July 20th, 2024.  Born February 20th, 1934 in Millersburg, IA, Vern was the first son to Clarence and Opal Knock.

Vern grew up on a farm in Iowa then followed his love for Aviation in the Airforce where he earned his pilot's license. He attended Coe College prior to serving in the Air Force then after military service earned his master's degree from the University of Utah.  His other passion was educating and early in his career he taught Biology to secondary students.  After moving to Denver, CO he continued teaching and then became a writer and editor of Aviation Materials for Jeppesen Sanderson.  Ultimately, he combined both his passions and taught Aviation Technology at the University of North Dakota for several years before moving to Terre Haute.  He spent the remainder of his working career teaching Aerospace Technology at Indiana State University.  He was instrumental in developing their flight teams and worked many extra hours in the flight simulator to ensure the success of his students. Even after retiring, he continued to work with students in the flight simulator and flew for the Civil Air Patrol to continue to feed his love for Aviation and serve his community.  His legacy of students includes many pilots across the US.

Vern was an active member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with his wife of 60 years, Sharylin Knock. He served as an assistant Pastor, Youth Teacher and together they sung in the choir and taught Sunday School.

Sharylin proceeded him in death in December of 2023.  Vern is survived by his two sons Kevin and Larry Knock and their families.

There will be a graveside service at Mt Pleasant Cemetery directly to the South across the Street from Mt Pleasant UMC at 11:00 AM on Saturday August 3rd. Vern and Sharylin will both have their ashes inurned together at this ceremony, per their wishes. There will be food, fellowship, and rejoicing of the life of Vern Knock at Mt Pleasant United Methodist Church immediately following the Service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Mt. Pleasant UMC to continue to legacy of Vern and Sharylin Knock to God's Mission and their church family. Online condolences may be left at www.debaunfuneralhomes.com