TERRE HAUTE- Vernon D. Hayne, 76, of Terre Haute, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Davis Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born on Oct. 18, 1932, in Terre Haute, to Vern E. Hayne and Mary Opal Allen Hayne.Survivors include his son, Allen Hayne and wife Mara; three grandchildren, Madison Hayne, Casey Hayne and Taylor Hayne; nieces and nephews, Bruce Lautenschlager and wife Julie, Shelly Gardner and husband John, and Christel Cooper and husband Phil; and great-nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Lautenschlager Hayne, on March 19, 2002; and one brother, Ford Hayne.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in the Korean War, and a 1950 graduate of Fontanet High School and 1958 graduate of Purdue University. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 972 and Riley American Legion Post 328. He was involved in Vigo County 4-H for over 65 years and enjoyed following the athletic careers of his granddaughters.

Per Vernon’s wishes, there are no services or visitation. Burial is in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of DeBaun Funeral Homes, 85 E. Springhill Dr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vigo County 4-H Swine and Goat Club, c/o The Purdue Extension Office, 275 Ohio St., Terre Haute, IN 47807.