LaVern Wedel

Services for LaVern James Wedel, 55, of Elbing, who died Thursday, were Monday at Zion Mennonite Church, Elbing.

Born Oct. 25, 1962, to Lester and Delila Wedel, he was a patient caregiver for his grandparents and a helper for his parents.

He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church, serving as worship leader and participating in Sunday School. As a young adult he worked on the Mennonite Central Committee Canner.

Survivors include his parents, Lester and Delila Wedel; brothers, Lynn and Lyle Wedel; and sister, Rachel Nicholson.