Vernon A. Karli, ’56 DVM

Vernon A. Karli, ’56 DVM, Clive, Iowa, died May 30, 2019, at 94. Prior to graduating high school, Karli enlisted in the U.S. Navy, in which he served for six years. After attending veterinary school, Karli served as the sole veterinarian for the city of Mabel, Minn. He practiced there for 16 years before relocating to Waukon, Iowa, where he joined a multi-vet practice. Karli later worked for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food, Safety, and Inspection Center as Inspector-In-Charge.