Margaret C. Elsass
d. June 26, 2013
Margaret C. Elsass, 100, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on June 26, 2013 at the Wapakoneta Manor.
She was born Dec. 25, 1912 to George and Mary Anne Loegel who preceded her in death. On April 8, 1934, she married Vernon "Bill" Leroy Elsass and he preceded her in death on Jan 4, 1982.
Surviving are three children, Betty and Mary Ann of Wapakoneta, and Larry of Cridersville; two grandchildren, Larry Jon of Wapakoneta and Gwen (Ed) Wilges of Fordyce, Arkansas; two step-grandchildren Russell Myers and Jeremy Myers; two great grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Ruth Loegel in Athens, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews scattered throughout the United States.
She was preceded in death by five sisters Magdalena Barbara (Clarence) Lhamon, Elizabeth Sophia (Russ) Wayt, Bertha M. Loegel, Mary Loegel, Matilda Loegel; and four brothers Philip Loegel, Robert John (Ruth) Loegel, Carl George (Mary Ellen) Loegel, and Francis Loegel
Margaret was born and raised on the family farm on Ashburn Road, St. Johns. She was baptized, confirmed, and married in the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Clay Township and later became a member of the St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. A homemaker all her life, Margaret enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening and loved animals. She also enjoyed playing cards, quilting, and crocheting. This remarkable lady maintained a wonderful attitude and outlook throughout her life, loved to laugh and always looked for the good in others.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 29, 2013 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Rev. Mark Bauer will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, Moulton. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service at funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be directed to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church or Mercy Unlimited in Wapakoneta.
Condolences may expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the nursing staff and all the employees at the Wapakoneta Manor for the wonderful care they provided to their mother.
She was born Dec. 25, 1912 to George and Mary Anne Loegel who preceded her in death. On April 8, 1934, she married Vernon "Bill" Leroy Elsass and he preceded her in death on Jan 4, 1982.
Surviving are three children, Betty and Mary Ann of Wapakoneta, and Larry of Cridersville; two grandchildren, Larry Jon of Wapakoneta and Gwen (Ed) Wilges of Fordyce, Arkansas; two step-grandchildren Russell Myers and Jeremy Myers; two great grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Ruth Loegel in Athens, Georgia; and many nieces and nephews scattered throughout the United States.
She was preceded in death by five sisters Magdalena Barbara (Clarence) Lhamon, Elizabeth Sophia (Russ) Wayt, Bertha M. Loegel, Mary Loegel, Matilda Loegel; and four brothers Philip Loegel, Robert John (Ruth) Loegel, Carl George (Mary Ellen) Loegel, and Francis Loegel
Margaret was born and raised on the family farm on Ashburn Road, St. Johns. She was baptized, confirmed, and married in the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Clay Township and later became a member of the St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. A homemaker all her life, Margaret enjoyed taking care of her family, gardening and loved animals. She also enjoyed playing cards, quilting, and crocheting. This remarkable lady maintained a wonderful attitude and outlook throughout her life, loved to laugh and always looked for the good in others.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 29, 2013 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Rev. Mark Bauer will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, Moulton. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service at funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be directed to St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church or Mercy Unlimited in Wapakoneta.
Condolences may expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the nursing staff and all the employees at the Wapakoneta Manor for the wonderful care they provided to their mother.
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