AGE: 84
SOMMERFELT, Elmer
Paw Paw
Elmer passed away Friday morning, March 22, 2013 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He was born February 2, 1929 in Independence, Iowa the son of the late George and Nettie (Trebon) Sommerfelt. He was employed at Paw Paw Plating for 38 years retiring in 1993. After a few years of retirement he worked for the Paw Paw Laundry until his final retirement. Elmer was a member of the Valley View Bible Church, in Oshtemo Township. He enjoyed fishing, and was a great dad who enjoyed playing ball with his children whom he greatly loved. On September 16, 1948 in Hazelton, Iowa, Elmer was united in marriage to Evelyn R. Peck who preceded him in death on September 2, 2007. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, DeJanee Sommerfelt, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Surviving are 2 sons, Dale (Cathy) Sommerfelt of Paw Paw and Randy (Mimi) Sommerfelt of Waco, Texas; 3 granddaughters, Jennifer Sommerfelt of Portage, MI, Sarah (Scott) Overholt of Portage, MI and Angela (Jeff) Gasper of Gobles, MI; grandson, Randy Lee Sommerfelt of Waco, TX, great grandchildren, Troy and Katelyn Gasper, Madelyn and Landon Overholt; sister, Ida Mae Hansen of Independence, Iowa; many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Monday 2-4 & 6 - 8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, (3/26) 11 a.m. at the Valley View Bible Church, Oshtemo Township with Rev. B.J. Luce officiating. A luncheon will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Valley View Bible Church or Monday Trinity Meal Program.