Michael Scott Wolfenbarger, 75, of La Porte, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in South Bend.

He was born on January 7, 1950, in La Porte, to Alfred and Pearl Wolfenbarger.

On September 4, 1968, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, he married Vickie Adams, who survives.

Michael worked for several years at Allis-Chalmers as a machinist before going into Union Local 81 construction. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all activities related to being outdoors. Michael also enjoyed building things and traveling. He had a generous heart and was always willing to help those in need. Michael was a man who thought outside the box and was an excellent teacher at fixing things. Michael was an exceptional father, grandfather, great-grandfather, husband, and friend. He never gave up on anything until he found an answer. Most of all, Michael loved his family dearly and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

Also surviving are his children, Brian (Lori) Wolfenbarger, Michael (Emily) Wolfenbarger, and Brooke (Jeff) Thatcher; grandchildren, Logan (McKenzie) Wolfenbarger, Loran (Cole) Decker, Ashley (Travis) Knight, Kristina Ferguson, Damian (Brandy) Wolfenbarger, Zeth (Cynthia) Wolfenbarger, Avery Morris, Alivia Morris, Kaden Mohler, Addison Daughtery, and Cory Thatcher; great grandchildren, Carson, Krew, Callen, Cameron. Aubrey, Olliver, Emberlynn, Kolton, Paris, and K.C. Lee; brothers, Theo and Edward Wolfenbarger;

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alfred Wolfenbarger, Robert Wolfenbarger, Richard Wolfenbarger, and Donald Wolfenbarger; sisters, Betty Knifle, Susan Sanders, and Chris Wolfenbarger

A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2025, from 12:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave, La Porte, (219) 362-3333. Cremation has been chosen.

Please send condolences to the family at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.