Surnames: Carey, Elsinger, Erickson, Fischer, Krueger, Mews, Nelson, Neuman, Rueth, Schuh, Stoetzel, Tesmer, Wann

----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI), Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Online Edition

Elsinger, Jerome L. (January 23, 1944 - April 23, 2009)

Jerome L. Elsinger, 65, of Spencer, died at the House of the Dove Hospice Home, in Marshfield, on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

He was born on January 23, 1944, in Greenwood, the son of John and Marian (Rueth) Elsinger.

He was raised and received his education in Loyal, graduating from Loyal High School in 1962. After completing his education, he worked at Pathfinder Homes, in Spencer. He was united in marriage to Sandra Neuman on May 1, 1965. They later divorced.

He was employed at Fleet Farm, Marshfield, and also at the Marshfield Cannery, for several years. Currently, he was employed at A&B Process Systems, Stratford. He had many interests, but especially enjoyed socializing and having a good time with family and friends, playing cards and hunting.

He will be sadly missed by his children, Sheri (Ron) Schuh of Spencer, Craig (Carmin) Elsinger of Spencer, Shane (Julie) Elsinger of Stoughton, Blake (Kelly) Elsinger of Stratford; eight grandchildren, Gailee, Camron, Elijah and Aryiah Schuh, Morgan and Austin Elsinger, Lee and Amelia Elsinger; six sisters, Carol (Jon) Fischer of Spencer, Janet (William) Erickson of Waunakee, Mary Tesmer of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, Karen (John) Nelson of Loyal, Shelby Schmitt of Marshfield, Pamela (Tracy) Mews of Loyal; two brothers, Tom (Arnette) Elsinger of Menomonee Falls, James (Maria) Elsinger of Loyal; and his special friend and companion, Judee Krueger of Spencer; her son Nathaniel (Michelle) Krueger; and their three children, Brandon, Kayla and Ariana, of Unity; and her daughter, Naomi Krueger (Frank Carey) of Unity, Wis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Judy Elsinger Wann and one brother-in-law, Warren Tesmer.

A memorial service will be held at at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Cuddie Funeral Home, Loyal. Rev. Charles D. Stoetzel will preside and inurnment will follow in St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon until the time of service. Following the graveside committal service, there will be a celebration of Jerry's life at the Loyal Sportsmans Club, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Cuddie Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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