Howard C. Jefvert, 83 of Kentland, died unexpectedly at 11:15 pm (EDT), June 9, 2014 at I.U. Medical Center, Indianapolis. He was born on June 10, 1930 in Wadena to the late Carl and Eva (Thornbrough) Jefvert. Howard graduated in 1948 from Wadena High School and is an Army Veteran having served two years as a Medic during the Korean War. Howard married the love of his life, June Days on September 5, 1955 in Fowler. She survives. Upon returning home to Benton County after his military service, Howard spent the rest of his life farming. He was very involved with the community and served as President of the Raub United Methodist Church Board. He also was a 61 year member of the American Legion Post 57 in Fowler, Past President and 12 year member of the South Newton School Board, and served as Treasurer, South Newton Building Corporation for the past 20 years. He was Past Master of the Free and Accepted Masons Benton Lodge # 521 in Fowler, 5 year Cub Master, and member of the South Newton Production Company. Howard enjoyed playing cards, golfing, and he rarely missed having a cup of coffee and friendly conversation in the morning. Above all, Howard especially loved time spent with family and friends. He is survived by his wife June (Days) Jefvert; 4 children, Mark (Lisa) Jefvert of Earl Park, Michael (Alexander deHilster) Jefvert of Chicago, IL, Michelle (Stuart) Shepherd of Rochester, MI, Maureen (Bryan) Wolf of Tigard, OR; a brother, David E. Jefvert of Fowler; 6 grandchildren, Thomas (Rachel) Jefvert, Brian Jefvert, Matthew Shepherd, Alexa Shepherd, Emma Wolf, and Jacob Wolf; and a great-grandchild, Elizabeth Jefvert. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Donald A. Jefvert. Friends may call from 4 pm - 7 pm (CDT), Monday, June 16, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland with Masonic service beginning at 3:45 pm. Family and distant out of town guests may call from 9 am - 10 am (CDT), Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the funeral home. Funeral Service will be at 11 am (CDT), Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the Raub United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Kosary officiating. The church is handicapped accessible with an elevator. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Kentland. Military rites will be rendered by the American Legion Post #57, Fowler. Memorial contributions may be given in Howard's name to the Raub United Methodist Church. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com