George Peter Polfer Iii

George Peter Polfer III, age 57, of La Grande, died Sunday, December 23, 2007 at his home following an extended illness. A life celebration will be held on January 12, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Union County Fairgrounds in La Grande.

Mr. Polfer was born on June 19, 1950, the son of George P. Polfer Jr and Dorothy Jean Paul Polfer, in Cameron, Missouri. Following high school he served with the United States Army. He lived in various places including, Chicago, Panama, Vale and Hunting before settling in La Grande in 1987.

He was a member of the American Legion and the Elks Lodge. He was a true outdoorsman, enjoying snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, hunting, camping and hiking. He loved spending time with his grandkids and watching car racing.

Survivors include his children and their spouses, Kimberlee Jansen and Jed and Keri Polfer of La Grande; siblings, Connie Schutt, Vickie Polfer, Carol Lee Polfer Bier, Jeff Polfer, Bill Polfer and Cheryl Hicox; grandchildren, Kairee Jansen, Seth Jansen, Makenzie Polfer, Karlee Polfer and Kaitlin Polfer; his faithful companion, dog "Bud" and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Connor Polfer.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mr. Polfer to the Burnt River Snowmobile Club in care of Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.