Centerville --- LaVern Charles Wolfer of 8616 County Road 3 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 22, 1933 in Centerville, a son of the late Kenneth and Joyce Wilcox Wolfer. He married Kathleen Lemke who survives.

LaVern was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving from 1950 to 1954. He was a former farmer, a former owner and operator of his own propane business and a truck driver.

He was a member of the Higgins Wesleyan Church and one of his greatest joys in life were his horses.

Surviving in addition to his wife are their children, Tina (Ken) Wilcox of Centerville, Ty (Sherri) Wolfer of Virginia, Daniel (Tammy) Wolfer, Don (Glenda) Wolfer, Charlie (Vickie) Wolfer, Tyson (Laurie) Wolfer all of Centerville, 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a brother, Leslie “Mike” Wolfer.

Family and friends may gather from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the Higgins Wesleyan Church, 8222 Higgins Rd where a funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm. Rev. Bruce Smith will officiate. Burial with military honors, accorded by the Dee Victor Thomas Post 1155 of Fillmore, will be held in Alger Cemetery, Fillmore.