Vernon Ray Blucker, 81, Goshen, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, at home.

He was born Aug. 7, 1944, in New Paris.

He is survived by his children, Deanna Yoder, Edwardsburg, Mich., and Dana (Heather) Blucker, Millersburg; two grandchildren; and siblings, Diann Grise, Goshen, and Dan (Carol) Blucker, Elkhart.

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements.