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Craig Wefer Obituary
July 28, 1950 - October 25, 2024
Craig Kent Wefer was born July 28, 1950 to Arlin and Marge (Fischer) Wefer in York, Neb. While not one person has yet to beat Alzheimer's disease, Craig finally won the battle on October 25, 2024, peacefully, after combatting the disease for four years. He was 74.
Craig grew up in Utica, Neb., and graduated from Centennial Public School in 1968. He then attended Milford trade school. He spent most of his years after that working in Lincoln, Neb., as an exceptionally skilled carpenter. He later moved back to Utica, Neb., to be closer to family and remodel his parents' homestead.
Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and Wayne Zima; nieces, Natalie (Gabe) Zima-Sas, Ashlie (Craig) Morgan, Haylie Zima, Megan (Brandon) Bolin; daughter, Roxanne Wohlford; great-niece and nephews, Allyiah, Elijah, Daxxton, and Dylan; grandchildren, Isabelle and Tylan; and many special, lifelong friends.
Preceding his death include his parents, Arlin and Marge Wefer; brother, Bruce Wefer; and pup, Dancer.
There will be an open viewing on Friday, November 1 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The funeral is set for Friday, November 1 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Committal at Utica Cemetery. Volzkefuneralhome.com.
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Marlene mailahn -chirnside
October 31, 2024
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