EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Vernon Eardley, an early member of The Korte Company, has died.
Eardley, 82, of Edwardsville, Ill., passed away peacefully at his residence on Oct. 16 after a fearless and lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s Disease.
Vernon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and a Master’s degree in construction management from the University of Illinois. He began his career as a project engineer, helping to build Interstate 70 for the State of Illinois, and later joined Korte Construction in 1969. He served as President and CEO of the Korte Company for many years. Through the decades to come, Eardley built not only roads and buildings but also a legacy of hard work, mentorship and lasting friendships.