DEAN CORFMAN
1927 - 2018
Obituary
Dean Corfman, 90, died on Sunday (Jan.
7, 2018) at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice-Via Christi St. Francis in
Wichita.
Dean was born on March 22, 1927, in
Newton to Roy and Lucille (Gale) Corfman.
He married Roberta Dunn in September of
1944. They gave birth to four children: Gene, Jim, Linda and Jolene.
After a long illness, Roberta passed away in 1981. Dean later married
Arlene Gates-Mosiman in August of 1982. Arlene brought four children
to the marriage: Rodney, Darrell, James and Pam. They became a family
with eight children and were married for 35 years until his passing.
Dean was a farmer and former owner of a
mechanic shop. He was known as an honest and truthful man. Dean loved
camping, bluegrass music and playing the harmonica. He was a member
of the First Missionary Church of Newton and was very active in the
church. He taught Sunday School and served as treasurer. He was a
member of the Druber's morning coffee group, as well as the
McDonald's afternoon coffee group.
He is survived by his wife, Arlene
Corfman; children and stepchildren: Gene Corfman, Jim Corfman, Rodney
(Jeri) Mosiman, Darrel Mosiman, James (Michelle) Mosiman, Jolene
(Miles) Erpelding and Pam (Curtis) Schmidt; brother, Dale Corfman;
nine grandchildren/stepgrandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren/step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Roberta; daughter, Linda Weesner; parents, Roy and Lucille
Corfman; sisters, Waunita Douglass and Wanda Ullum- Biggs;
great-grandson, Jordan Brooks; and step-great-grandson, Nicholas
Mosiman.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10
a.m. Monday (Jan. 15, 2018) at the First Missionary Church of Newton.
A graveside committal service will follow at the Whitewater Cemetery.
A public visitation will be held between 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday (Jan.
14, 2018) at Petersen Funeral Home. The family will be present from 2
to 4 p.m. to greet family and friends.
A memorial has been established for the
First Missionary Church Youth Group, 1300 Berry Ave., Newton, KS
67114. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
