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LaVerne Sylvester Webster, age 81, of Three Rivers, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 28, 1941 in Battle Creek, the son of Rena Webster.
LaVerne worked as a machine repairman at Hydra-Matic, later American Axle & Manufacturing.
He was an active member of Three Rivers Bible Church who loved golf, his family, and his friends.
Remaining to cherish his memory are his sons, Rudolf (Lisa) Dittner, Timothy (Vicky) Dittner, Richard “Dick” (Kathy) Dittner, and Jeffrey (Janet) Webster; daughters, Judith (Mark) Stafford, Teresa Brackett, and Vicki Graham; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Muriel Webster, whom he married on August 3, 1968.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 28, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Three Rivers Bible Church, 220 N. Erie St., with Pastor Jeff Homan officiating. He will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery.
Donations in LaVerne’s memory may be directed to Three Rivers Bible Church or the Pregnancy Helpline Center of Three Rivers.
