Donald Michael “Mike” Wolfer, 68, of Artesia went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

He was born Sept. 27, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Gilbert Dean and Ida Eileen (Murphy) Wolfer.

At the age of 8, Mike moved from Portland, Ore., to Alaska with his family. Growing up on a homestead, he became an avid hunter and fisherman. He graduated in 1973 from Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska.

Through the years, Mike worked a variety of jobs, including carpentry, automobile mechanic, heavy equipment operator, truck driver, welder and more. He officially retired in 2018.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Paula; daughter Rosalee Johniece Eileen (Wolfer) Powers- Ramirez and husband David; son Dean Allen (Wolfer) Powers; stepson Bryce A. Austin; five grandchildren; and numerous friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Eileen Wolfer; daughter Oriana Michelle Wolfer; and stepson Brian K. Austin.

Many of Mike’s fondest memories were lived in Alaska. His ashes will be scattered there by his lifelong friends.