He married Sharon Mishler on March 4, 1967, in Middlebury.

She survives along with two sons: Lonnie (Sue) Coblentz, Middlebury; and Troy Coblentz, Goshen; two grandchildren; and two brothers: Mose (Martha) Coblentz, Jr., Middlebury; and LaVerne (Beverly) Coblentz, Wakarusa.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Jerry Coblentz.

Verton was a member of LifePoint Church. His hobbies included John Deere club and model train club.

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