After forty-five months of service, he returned to farm life and on February 8, 1948, was married to Norma J. Lange of Edgar County, IL. They remained on the farm until 2002, when they moved to Mexico where Norma died in 2006. They were the parents of Sarah E. Wilfley living in Overland Park, KS, who survives. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lucille Mohler; and brother, J.D. Wilfley.
In the community, he served as a 4-H leader, school board director, road commissioner and was active in the Audrain Historical Society, Sons of American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans and Golden Kiwanis, with memberships in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church for over 70 years.
Masonic service included the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Missouri, Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico Chapter No. 27 Royal Arch Masons, Centralia Council No. 34 Royal and Select Masters; Crusade Commandery No. 23 Knights Templar and appendant bodies of the York Rite with membership in the Scottish Rite and Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research.
Genealogical research from where, how and why, family ancestors migrated to America and participated in the founding and development of our country was a continuing avocation.
Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Mattson officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home or the donor's choice. All may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.
After forty-five months of service, he returned to farm life and on February 8, 1948, was married to Norma J. Lange of Edgar County, IL. They remained on the farm until 2002, when they moved to Mexico where Norma died in 2006. They were the parents of Sarah E. Wilfley living in Overland Park, KS, who survives. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Lucille Mohler; and brother, J.D. Wilfley.
In the community, he served as a 4-H leader, school board director, road commissioner and was active in the Audrain Historical Society, Sons of American Revolution, Sons of Confederate Veterans and Golden Kiwanis, with memberships in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of the Mexico United Methodist Church for over 70 years.
Masonic service included the Grand Lodge A.F.&A.M. of Missouri, Hebron Lodge No. 354, Mexico Chapter No. 27 Royal Arch Masons, Centralia Council No. 34 Royal and Select Masters; Crusade Commandery No. 23 Knights Templar and appendant bodies of the York Rite with membership in the Scottish Rite and Master of the Missouri Lodge of Research.
Genealogical research from where, how and why, family ancestors migrated to America and participated in the founding and development of our country was a continuing avocation.
Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, at Arnold Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Mattson officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Visitation is Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home or the donor's choice. All may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home, 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.
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