Aug. 19--The legendary TV pitchman for Vern Fonk Insurance died Sunday. Robert Thielke created and played in the outrageous late-night Vern Fonk commercials for the last 20 years, spoofing "Star Wars, ...
There’s a good chance you never knew his name, but you’ve probably seen and heard him. Rob Thielke, 50, is better known as the face of Vern Fonk insurance. He died Sunday after a battle with cancer.
A local commercial star is hitting the big time. Rob Thielke - who you probably know as the pitchman for Vern Fonk Insurance - recently recorded a segment with The Rachael Ray Show. Thielke shot a ...