Vernelle Rohrer 1889-1964
A Thumbnail Biography by David C. Procuniar
Copyright 1997-1998-1999-2000-2001
All Rights Reserved Last updated: 31 Aug 2001 

Vernelle Rohrer,  the daughter of Christian F. Rohrer & Irene D. Newcom;  Vernelle born 01 Feb 1889 in Montgomery County, Mad River Township, Dayton, Ohio, died 04 Feb 1964; married circa 1927 George W. Peppard (born 1885 in Canada; George died in 1951 in Michigan)  George W's occupation ... Salesman, Building Contractor.

Children:
George Peppard born 01 Oct 1928 Detroit, Michigan, died 08 May 1994 Los Angeles, California; George was married five times:
    1st Helen Davies  married 1954 divorced 1965  Helen was an actress herself & played an Actress in "Pittsburg Playhouse"
           Children:  Bradford Davies Peppard 1955 & Julie Helen Peppard 1959.
    2nd Elizabeth Ann Cole (Elizabeth Ashley) Elizabeth was married three times; James McCarthy (II) (1976 - 1981)                        (divorced); George Peppard (1966 - 1972) (divorced) 1- son; married George Peppard a second time; married third to                 James Farentino (1 September 1962 - 1965) (divorced)
                    George and Elizabeth have one son Christian Peppard 1969
    3rd Sherry Boucher married in 1975 divorced in 1979
    4th Alexis JJ Adams married 1984 divorced 1986
    5th Laura Taylor married 10 Sep 1992, George was still married to Laura when he passed away in 1994.

Sources: 
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Sandra Grabman (2006) says that George did a terrific job in the 1956 live TV drama "Bang the Drum Slowly."

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L-R  Vernelle Rohrer Peppard; and her four sisters Ella; Adeline; Caroline & Vesta prior to her marriage to George Peppard.  The house behind the girls was hand built by their grandfather Samuel Rohrer and is still standing. (2001)
Vernelle Rohrer Peppard in her 60s
George & Vernelle Peppard, their son George Peppard
Northview Cemetery in Dearborn, Michigan
Frank Rohrer is my (David C. Procuniar) great uncle; Frank was married to Nettie Belle Procuniar
This page was last updated: October 20, 2014
Family photos of the Actor George Peppard
Vernelle Rohrer Peppard
Below:  Christian Rohrer & Irene (Newcom) Rohrer ... Vernelle's parents.  Photo's taken in their later years.
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