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Lt. Col. Ernst
Lt. Col. Ernst Kellerstrass, 88, of Elmhurst, passed away at his home on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born on January 09, 1933, in Peoria, to Ernst and Myrtle (Hall) Kellerstrass. He married Barbara Thomason on October 10, 1954, and she survives. Also surviving are their children, Mona (John) Kasper, Melinda Kellerstrass, Marla (Greg) Koerner, John (Kris) Kellerstrass and Douglas (Christina) Kellerstrass; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 2 brothers. Ernst commissioned into the Air Force in 1954 and retired as Lt. Col. in 1979. He was extremely proud of his
military service to his country. After his retirement he was
employed as a Civil Engineer. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and family. Private funeral services will be held at 11AM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Christ Lutheran Church with
Pastor Anthony Oliphant officiating. Burial will follow at
Lutheran Cemetery. Friends are invited to the graveside
service where masks are requested to be worn. Memorials may be made to Unity Hospice of Chicago, or to Redeemer
Lutheran Church of Elmhurst. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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David Kellerstrass
March 22, 2021
May you find comfort in your recent loss and Joy that he has gone home to his Lord and Savior.
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