Layne "Wolfer" L. Griffin, 69, of Monroe, WI passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.  Wolfer was born on August 17, 1953 to Janette Davidson.  He married Betty Heike and together they raised two boys; Chuck and Mike Griffin.  In 1988, Wolfer met the love of his life, Wilma Euler, and together they shared 34 years.  Wolfer was a tree trimmer.  He was also a junker, where all the area salvage yards knew him by name.  If you didn't know Wolfer when you first met him, by the time you were done talking, you were lifelong friends.

Wolfer and Wilma enjoyed camping together, they were the first campers to camp at the Backyard Campground in Gratiot, WI.  He had a sweet tooth; he loved candy bars and Dr. Pepper.  Wolfer also enjoyed his Old Milwaukee Red's, Pall Malls, beef jerky sticks and dancing.  He enjoyed working on cars, watching enduro races, the boys demolition derby's, stock car racing, and NASCAR.

Wolfer is survived by the love of his life, Wilma Euler of Monroe, WI, his sons; Chuck (Lisa) Griffin of Apple River, IL and Mike (Melissa) Griffin of Browntown, WI, step-son; Travis (Kelly) Euler, grandchildren; Jessica and Lucas Griffin, Charles and Dayinera Griffin, Bob Vandiver, Noah and Nikki Davis, Degan and Bentley Euler, six great-grandchildren, sister Vicki Griffin, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the Apple River Event Center, in Apple River, IL.

A celebration of life will follow the services at the Apple River Event Center, until 4PM.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in his memory.