Bereavement Announcement
Vernard Eller, 79, passed away last night, Monday, June 18, at his home in La Verne, Calif., from Alzheimer's. He was an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren and retired from a career as professor of Bible and Religion at the University of La Verne.
He was a prominent author of books about theology and religion. Among the more than 20 titles he authored were "The MAD Morality; Or, the Ten Commandments Revisited," "King Jesus' Manual of Arms for the 'Armless," and "Sex Manual for Puritans." He began his writing career as editor of youth publications for the Church of the Brethren, and also wrote numerous articles for "Messenger" magazine over the years. He served as a member of the General Board, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Bethany Theological Seminary. He was a graduate of Bethany Seminary and La Verne College, and received a master's degree from Northwestern University, and a doctorate from Pacific School of Religion.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Phyllis Eller; their children Sander Eller of La Verne, Enten Eller of La Verne and Richmond, Ind., and Rosanna McFadden and her husband, Tim, of Goshen, Ind.; and grandchildren Kathryn, Rebecca, and Joel McFadden.
A memorial service will take place at Pomona Fellowship Church of the Brethren in Pomona, Calif., on Tuesday, June 26, at 11 a.m., and all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family is receiving memorial gifts for the Pomona Fellowship Church or Heifer International. Cards can be sent to Phyllis Eller and the family at her home: 2448 Third St., La Verne, CA 91750.
He was a prominent author of books about theology and religion. Among the more than 20 titles he authored were "The MAD Morality; Or, the Ten Commandments Revisited," "King Jesus' Manual of Arms for the 'Armless," and "Sex Manual for Puritans." He began his writing career as editor of youth publications for the Church of the Brethren, and also wrote numerous articles for "Messenger" magazine over the years. He served as a member of the General Board, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Bethany Theological Seminary. He was a graduate of Bethany Seminary and La Verne College, and received a master's degree from Northwestern University, and a doctorate from Pacific School of Religion.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Phyllis Eller; their children Sander Eller of La Verne, Enten Eller of La Verne and Richmond, Ind., and Rosanna McFadden and her husband, Tim, of Goshen, Ind.; and grandchildren Kathryn, Rebecca, and Joel McFadden.
A memorial service will take place at Pomona Fellowship Church of the Brethren in Pomona, Calif., on Tuesday, June 26, at 11 a.m., and all are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, the family is receiving memorial gifts for the Pomona Fellowship Church or Heifer International. Cards can be sent to Phyllis Eller and the family at her home: 2448 Third St., La Verne, CA 91750.
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