Richard Elmer (Rich) Wolverton and Pauline B. (Polly) First

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Husband Richard Elmer (Rich) Wolverton

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           Born: Cir 1921
       Baptized: 
           Died: 23 Oct 2001
         Buried:  - Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI

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         Father: Lester Royce Wolverton
         Mother: Adelaide Katherine (Ella) Martens

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       Marriage: 1943

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Wife Pauline B. (Polly) First

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           Born: 6 Jul 1920 - Mecosta County, MI
       Baptized: 
           Died: 21 Jan 2010 - Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI
         Buried:  - Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI

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Children

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1 F Joan (Joani) Wolverton

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           Born: 
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           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Vern Slager

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2 F Kerrie Wolverton

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         Spouse: Jim Idema

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3 F Kathryn Jo (Kathy) Wolverton

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            AKA: Katherine Jo Wolverton
           Born: Cir 1943
       Baptized: 
           Died: 1957
         Buried:  - Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI

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4 M Randy Wolverton

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           Born: 13 Aug 1944
       Baptized: 
           Died: 26 Sep 1998 - Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI
         Buried:  - Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, Ionia County, MI

         Spouse: Linda Fredricks
           Marr: 27 Jul 1968

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General Notes: Husband - Richard Elmer (Rich) Wolverton

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Birth: unknown
Death: Oct. 23, 2001

Ionia Sentinel, 24 Oct 2001

Richard Wolverton, 80, of Lake Odessa, passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2001.

He had lived his entire life in Ionia County as a farmer and livestock businessman.

At one time, Rich had owned the weekly livestock auction in Charlotte. He later specialized in long-distance handling and hauling of cattle between farmers and meat packing industries in several states.

Rich's interest in cattle began as he grew up on a farm in Orange Township. When he was in high school, Rich was involved with Future Farmers of America and was selected as one of a team that competed in a national livestock judging contest in Kansas City.

This team emerged as national champions in that event and thus became renowned young farmers in Ionia County.

Rich and his wife Polly first became acquainted in 1939 when Polly was employed as the teacher for the LeValley rural school. In 1943 they were married, and to them were born four children, Randy, Kathy, Joani, and Kerrie.

Surviving beside Polly are two daughters, Joani (Vern) Slager and children, Michelle, Mark and Meredith; and Kerrie (Jim) Idema and son Richard.

Also surviving are Randy's wife Linda, and children Lisa (Brady) Peterson and sons Timothy and Randy; Diane (Nathan) Sprague and children Karlie and Parker; and Bob (Rhonda) Wolverton. Two sisters, Corinne Brown and Carol Winton also
survive.

Beside his deceased parents, Lester and Ella Wolverton, Rich was preceded in death by his son, Randy; daughter, Kathy, grandson, Alex Lee Idema; brother, Robert, and teenage sister, Katherine.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 26, at the Lakewood United Methodist Church, with his pastor, Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ferris of Central United Methodist Church officiating.

Visitation will be held at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and form 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Private burial will take place in Lakeside Cemetery.

Being ever mindful of the many kindnesses given to the family during Rich's lengthy illness, it is suggested that in lieu of flowers or memorials, the vigil of caring and sharing be extended to others when a need arises.



Family links:
Parents:
Lester Royce Wolverton (1918 - 1985)
Adelaide Katherine Martens Wolverton (1897 - 1991)

Spouse:
Pauline "Polly" First Wolverton (1920 - 2010)

Children:
Katherine Jo Wolverton (____ - 1957)*
Randy Wolverton (1944 - 1998)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Lakeside Cemetery
Lake Odessa
Ionia County
Michigan, USA

Created by: Bonnie Hoy
Record added: Nov 07, 2011
Find A Grave Memorial# 80042226

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General Notes: Wife - Pauline B. (Polly) First

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Birth: Jul. 6, 1920
Mecosta County
Michigan, USA
Death: Jan. 21, 2010
Lake Odessa
Ionia County
Michigan, USA

Poline "Polly" Wolverton, age 89, of Lake Odessa, passed away, Jan. 21, 2010 at her home after a brief illness.

She had lived at her farm in Lake odessa since 1936. Born in Mecosta County on July 6, 1920, she graduated from Lakeview High School in 1936, She attended Central Michigan College of Education in Mt. Pleasant, and upon completion taught at South LeValley School. She later received her Bachelor's in Education from Centeral Michigan University and taught in several area schools, including the Algodon School, Miliken Elementary and Lakewood Public Schools until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Friends of the Library, Retired Michigan Teacher's Association and a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa for 61 years. In 1943 she married Richard Wolverton who preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 2001.

In addition to her parents, George and Beatrice (Beemer) First, Polly was preceded in death by her daughter, Kathryn; son Randy; grandson, Alex Idema and brother, Gene First.

She is survived by two daughters, Joan (Vern) Slager and children, Michele (Scott) Wallace, Mark and Meredith, and Kerrie Idema and son, Richard; daughter-in-law, Linda (Roger) Altena and children, Lisa (Jimmy) Pogue, Diane (Nathan)Sprague and Bob (Rhonda) Wolverton; sisters, Helen Olsen, Doris Gregory and Judy Youngs; 8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral and committal services were held Monday, Jan. 25 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Rev. Dr. Eric S. Beck officiating. Burial Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa.



Family links:
Parents:
George W First (1893 - 1965)
Beatrice I First (1894 - 1966)

Spouse:
Richard Wolverton (____ - 2001)*

Children:
Katherine Jo Wolverton (____ - 1957)*
Randy Wolverton (1944 - 1998)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial:
Lakeside Cemetery
Lake Odessa
Ionia County
Michigan, USA

Created by: Bonnie Hoy
Record added: Feb 21, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 48412717

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Notes: Marriage

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