LaVern “Vern” E. Unger, 90, of Wolf Point died Dec. 6, 2025, at Faith Home. He was born Dec. 2, 1935, to Abram and Anna (Unrau) Unger on the family farm in Lustre. From a very young age, he loved to work with all kinds of materials, knowing he could craft something unique or make something even better just by using his hands and his natural creativity. This creative spirit led him, during his high school years, to seek education and opportunities away from the farm in Hutchinson, Kansas. Amidst his second year of schooling, and living on a high schooler’s salary, he decided to enter the workforce, taking on jobs with custom cutting crews and mine work. In 1954, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving with honor as a mechanic in the 3201st Aircraft Repair Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. He received an honorable discharge in 1956. After returning home to Montana briefly, he ventured to Washington where he co-founded V& B Design, a cabinetry business, with Bob Baerg. During this time, he met and later married Delores Dahl, warmly welcoming three stepdaughters into his life: Wendy, Devorah and Johanna. The couple later moved to California and eventually parted ways amicably. In 1972, he became a successful entrepreneur in Corian materials with his creation of Artistic Countertops in Chatsworth, Calif., which remains in operation today. Through his business, he formed lasting friendships, particularly with Darla Hernandez, his longtime Corian supplier, and Roger Galeana, who worked with him for over 35 years. Roger ultimately acquired the business upon Vern’s retirement in 2008, when he returned home to Montana. Vern was preceded in death by his brother, Ed; and sisters, Helen, Rose Friesen, Leatha Brown and LaVera Unger. He is survived by his brother, Larry Unger. A viewing was held on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Cremation followed. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.