LaVern D. Anglemyer

LaVern D. Anglemyer, age 86 of Wakarusa, IN, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening, September 25, 2025 at his residence after a brief illness. LaVern was born on May 24, 1939 in Elkhart County to Elmer H. and Pauline (Harter) Anglemyer. He spent his early years in Charlotte, MI and was a graduate of Grand Ledge High School. He met the love of his life, Norma Snow, during his time in Michigan and they were married on May 14, 1960 in Charlotte. They soon moved to Wakarusa, IN and built the house they have lived in for the last 63 years. LaVern owned and operated LaVern’s Body Shop in Wakarusa. He was a member of the Baugo Church of the Brethren and loved his Lord and Savior. LaVern was a race car driver. He loved being behind the wheel and raced for many years at local tracks. He also enjoyed bowling and was active in bowling leagues.  In the wintertime he enjoyed snowmobiling. Most of all, LaVern loved his family. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather; he especially loved his grand and great grandchildren. LaVern is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Norma Anglemyer of Wakarusa; 5 children: Dean (Elizabeth) Anglemyer of Nappanee, IN, Rick (Julie) Anglemyer of Elkhart, IN, Dave (Gail) Anglemyer of Osceola, IN, Jim (Dawn) Anglemyer of Goshen, IN, and Sherry (Denny) Holmes of Elkhart; 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Don Anglemyer of Jackson, MI, Elmer Anglemyer Jr. of Wakarusa, and Dewayne Anglemyer of Bellevue, MI; and 2 step sisters: Trula (Don) Jenkins of Bellevue, MI and Bea Jordan of Battle Creek, MI. LaVern was preceded in death by his parents; his step mother, Sophie Anglemyer; and a great granddaughter, Elisha Anglemyer. Visitation will be held from 10 am – Noon on Saturday, October 4, 2025, with a funeral service beginning at 12 pm. at Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, IN. Pastor Dave Stackhouse will officiate and burial will follow in Olive West Cemetery.