Brother Lawrence “Larry” G. Lefler from Welstead Camp No.3 passed away on June 23, 2018 at the age of 92 in Fremont, Nebraska. Brother Lefler was Junior Vice Commander of Welstead Camp, a Life Member of the Sons of Union Veterans and a charter member of the original Vifquain Camp (which eventually evolved into the Department of Nebraska).
Larry was born to Glenn and Luella (Collins) Lefler on April 7, 1926, in Wymore, Gage County, Nebraska. He joined Boy Scout Troop 130 and earned his Eagle Scout badge. He graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1944. He entered the United States Army Air Corps and was an air traffic controller until being discharged in 1946. Larry then attended the University of Nebraska, eventually being admitted to the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine and graduating as a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine in 1952. Larry married Victoria ‘Pat’ Blatt in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Aug. 28, 1949. Larry began practicing Podiatric Medicine in Grand Island until moving to Fremont in 1955 where he continued his practice until retiring in 1992.
Larry served a term on the Keene Memorial Library Board, was a member of the school board for Fremont Public Schools, and served on the Board of Directors of the Dodge County Humane Society. He was a charter member of the Fremont Sertoma Club and served as its second President. He was also an active member of St. James’ Episcopal Church in Fremont. Larry was an avid Husker fan, enjoyed golf, genealogy, Civil War history, and spending time with family.
Preceded in death by his parents and wife Pat.