Miles LaFever, age 72, of Butte des Morts, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 18, 1946, and raised in Batavia, Wisconsin. His parents, Helen and Clarence, had four other sons, Jay, Neil, Dennis, and Mark. Miles attended Random Lake High School and was an avid athlete playing football and basketball. He was part of winning a state championship in basketball in 1962, and was voted Prom King. After high school he was drafted into the Army and cooked in the officer's club for top ranking military personnel. After his service he attended the Milwaukee Institute of Technology. He started his career path in Batavia, Wisconsin at the age of 10 when his mother got him cooking with 4-H. At age 11 Miles won a Pillsbury bake-off making white bread that is still baked today at his restaurant. He opened his first restaurant in Campbellsport, Wisconsin called the Bar N' Annex. His next adventure was Huck Finn's in Orihula in 1978, and in 1993 Miles purchased Jimmie's White House in Butte des Morts where he continues to share his joy with his two sons, who carry on his legacy, knowledge, and love of cooking by continuing to run the White House Inn. Miles was an active Mason and loved participating in Civil War reenactments. He was an avid collector and researcher because of his grandfather's service in the Civil War. Miles was a dedicated grandfather, father, Mason, proud business owner, and chef. He enjoyed his family, friends, and the "occasional" old-fashioned. Miles also enjoyed golfing, fishing, deer hunting, road trips, and serving his community. Miles will be missed by many and is survived by his fiancée, Diane DeGroff; sons, Tunis LaFever (Tracy Gilles), Chad LaFever (Amanda Fischer); grandson, Winston LaFever; and brother, Mark LaFever; Preceding Miles in death were his parents, Clarence and Helen LaFever; and three brothers, Jay, Neil, and Dennis LaFever. A visitation for family and friends will be on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne, Wisconsin. A Masonic service will be held on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established. Miles' family wishes to thank to the Winneconne-Poygan First Responders and the hospital staff at Mercy Medical Center, Oshkosh. If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.