Elvin A. Olfert

Elvin A. Olfert, 94, of Frazer was born April 30, 1923, to Dietrich M. and Katharina (Franz) Olfert on the family homestead in Lustre, Mont. He married Selma Toews in March of 1946 and they raised their family on that same farm, living there until his passing on Dec. 23, 2017.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Jeanette K. Olfert Williams.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Selma Toews Olfert; two sons, Kenneth Olfert and his wife, Robin, of Seattle, Wash., and Ronald Olfert and his wife, Etta, of Lustre; nine grandchildren and 25 + great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be on Saturday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Lustre MB Church. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.