Gary LaVerne "Bud" Serfling's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Deer River, Minnesota

Gary LaVerne "Bud" Serfling

August 18, 1944 - January 20, 2026 (81 years old)

Deer River, Minnesota

Gary LaVerne "Bud" Serfling's obituary , Passed away on January 20, 2026 in Deer River, Minnesota

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Carroll Funeral Home Inc

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Gary LaVerne "Bud" Serfling

August 18, 1944 - January 20, 2026 (81 years old)

Deer River, Minnesota

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Gary LaVerne Serfling Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary LaVerne Serfling of Deer River, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 81, on January 20, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary LaVerne Serfling or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, LaVerne Serfling and Helen Serfling; his siblings, Roger Serfling, Karen Prazak and Dawn Hagen; his brother-in-law Bud Tibbetts; and his nephew Dean Randall.

He is survived by: his wife Barb; his daughters, Karyl DeWitt (Mike), Barbie Skyles (Brett) and Sherry Serfling (Bubba Allen); his grandchildren, Tyler DeWitt (Lindsey), Hannah DeWitt, Jake Skyles (Alex), Ashlynn Skyles (Matt Riehle), Brett Jr. Skyles (Emma), Mataya Christie, Rylee Christie, Keauna Christie and Laneden Serfling; his great grandchildren, Kasen DeWitt, Ryland DeWitt, Elliot Troumbly and Saylor Troumbly; his siblings, Lynette Tibbetts, Karyl Hawes (Mike) and Jack Serfling; and his brothers-in-law, Rudy Prazak, Bucko Hagen and Ron Geving. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and seven godchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carroll Funeral Home Inc



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Jan 30

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Bethany Lutheran Church
33297 MN-6, Deer River, MN 56636

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Jan 30

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Bethany Lutheran Church
33297 MN-6, Deer River, MN 56636

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