Morris W. “Morrie” Wolferman, 77, of Milford, Ind., passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at The Maples Nursing Home in Goshen, Ind.

He was born on July 25, 1935, in Milford to John W. & Ruth (Blough) Wolferman. He grew up in Milford and graduated in 1953 from Milford High School. He was a United States Army Veteran and a lifetime area resident except two years while in the service. He retired as a foreman from Johnson Controls in Goshen, Ind., after 35 years of service.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Milford and formerly attended the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford.

He is survived by a sister: Mary Vanlaningham, Milford; a brother: Robert “Bob” (Joyce) Wolferman, Milford; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother: Dick Wolferman.

Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at Owen Family Funeral Home, 1001 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, Ind. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the funeral home with Pastor Michael Kelley of the Word of Truth Ministries in Milford officiating. Burial will follow in the Milford Cemetery.

Memorial bequest may be given to the Word of Truth Ministries, 210 E. Catherine St., Milford, IN 46542. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.