Roger L. LaFevor: 1945 – 2008
Roger L. LaFevor, 63, a resident of rural South Whitley, lost his courageous fight against cancer at 5:30 p. m. on Saturday, March 22, 2008, at his residence with his loving family at his side.
Mr. LaFevor was born in Fort Wayne on March 27, 1945, a son of the late Louis H. and Laura L. (Fritz) LaFevor. He graduated from Huntertown High School in 1963, and entered the U. S. Army later that same year, serving with Company B 1st Battalion 506th Infantry. He specialized in light weapons infantry, attended Airborn School, and was awarded the Parachutist Badge, Expert Badge (rifle M-14), and the National Defense Service Medal.
On September 14, 1968 he was married in Fort Wayne to Patricia L. Gebhart, and worked as a wire drawer at General Electric in Fort Wayne, retiring from there in 1997 after over 30 years.
The surviving relatives include his wife of 39 years Patricia; his children Doug (Marnie) LaFevor of Mitchell, and Christina (Albert) Donato of Fortville; two brothers Wendell LaFevor of Warsaw and Kenneth (Sharon) LaFevor of Auburn; a sister Wauneta (Bill) Perse of Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death.
At Roger’s request there will be a Tribute to Life Gathering at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco from 10 a. m. until noon on Friday, March 28. Military rites will be conducted at noon by the U. S. Army Honors Unit and the Churubusco American Legion Post 157.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice.
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March 25th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Patty,& Family
You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your Husband (Father).I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless you all. Sandy & Ted Smith
March 25th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
Doug, Chris and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Britt and I lost our dad from colon cancer on March 21, 2006 at the age of 60. We both took care of him daily til he started his new life on the first day of Spring, 2006. We went to school and rode the school bus with Doug and Chris and wanted to send our concolences your way and let you know that your days ahead may get harder to deal with, but in time your pain will ease a bit. You and yours will be in our prayers. God bless and know that he is no longer in pain. Take care, From: Sheri (Hyser) Mudrack and my brother Britt Hyser Jr. & our mom Karen.
March 26th, 2008 at 9:03 am
May the light of God be with you in this time of sorrow. Please know that Roger is in the hands of God watching over all of you. May you find peace and grace in your friends and family. Nothing can take from you the wealth of wonderful memories that will help so much to bring you peace.
Blessings and love,
Gerry & Pat Lydy
March 26th, 2008 at 11:12 am
You have our deepest sympathy with the loss of your husband and father. You may not remember us, but Dennis coached Doug in Little League baseball. We got to know the family that way. Dennis always enjoyed Doug and Roger. Take care. Again, our deepest sympathy to you and your families.
Dennis and Diann Krider
Christopher Krider and family
Curtis Krider and family
March 26th, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Chris, Al and Family,
Chris, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. While you have sorrow in your heart, I hope you have comfort in knowing that God has called home another Guardian Angel to watch over us. You, Al, Victoria and Nicole are in my thoughts and prayers always.
God Bless You and Your Family,
Linda
March 27th, 2008 at 12:15 am
Our deepest sympathy goes to the family of Roger. Efford worked with Roger at GE and we stopped in to visit a couple times while passing your house. We are now in Florida, but I read the “local” newspapers daily. Both the Fort Wayne Journal and the Huntington Herald-Press. Roger is no longer in pain and is in a much better place. Take the fact that God is watching over all of you now and will only deal you what he feels you can handle. It will get easier, but it does take a long, long time. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Efford and Sara
March 27th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Pat, Doug and Chris,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. I remember Roger’s love for baseball during the years Doug and I played to together in Little League. Now that my wife and I have children, Roger’s example of how to be an active and involved parent serve as a model of how to guide and mold our children takes on a special significance. Although I have not seen you all for many years, I treasure the memories of the countless hours spent at the baseball diamond together.
My wife’s father passed away 2 months ago so the feelings and emotions that you are experiencing are fresh in our minds. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult. May God bless your family.
Jeff and Michelle Chaplin
Williamstown, KY
March 28th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss. Hearing the name LaFevor brings back memories of school days at Arcola. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this difficult time.
Bill Brumbaugh
Columbia City, IN
March 31st, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Dear Patty & family,
I am so sorry to hear about Roger, Aunt Berniece
wrote and let us know. There is nothing that eases the pain of losing someone that was so a part of you, except knowing that He is in a far better place. I am truly sorry about your loss and will keep you all in my prayers!
God Bless,
Melanie Gebhart
April 1st, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Dear Patty, Doug, and Chris,
One of my only memories of Roger was when we were sitting in your kitchen and Roger brough our some kind of (homemade I think?)white lightening or moonshine. Roger got quite a kick as he watched my face turn beet red & as my throat was on fire. It was too much for me. I had been praying for Roger and you because my father told me on Easter, but God doesn’t always answer the way we would like. I do pray God comforts you and brings peace to your hearts.
Love to you,
Marguerite Gebhart Coffield
April 5th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
Pat, Doug, and Chris,
We were so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Our family understands the pain you are feeling at this time. It has been 6 years since Justin died and somedays it feels like yesterday. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you as you walk this journey of grief.
Caring much,
Sharon(Hostetler)Brockhaus – Columbia City, IN
Dede(Hostetler Dankelson – Highland Twp, MI
April 8th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Dear Patty and family
Lorna and I send our love at this time of your loss.
Losing a loved one is always difficult, we both empathize with your greif. In time your pain and greif will pass, replaced by fond memories. God bless all of you, our prayers are with you.
John, Lorna and Jeremy Broucek