Holdingford, Minnesota
1919 - 1941
Kerestes, Elmer 12/1/1919 - 12/7/1941 Holdingford, Minnesota Fireman First Class, Elmer T. Kerestes, U.S. Navy, age 22, of Holdingford, Minnesota, was killed in action aboard the USS Oklahoma, a U.S. Navy ship, on December 7, 1941, when Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was attacked. After 76 years, he will...
Read MoreDear Kerestes Family,
I have been following your journey to bring Elmer home as my uncle, Lawrence Fecho, was also on the Oklahoma and our family will be burying him in a couple weeks in Willow City, ND. So thankful to have our brave sailors returned home.
You are in my prayers,
Jan Cincoski
July 31, 2017 | Plymouth, MN
We extend our sincere sympathy to relatives & friends with the loss of our courageous soldier .
Elmer had a short well-lived life. We give thanks to all veterans. We'd like to be there , giving you hugs , instead we send prayers . Not sure if we can be present.....
Tom & Dorothy(Rosen) Kopp
July 27, 2017 | Green Isle, MN
Thank you for your service from a grateful American family. Welcome home soldier, now rest in peace. God bless his remaining family.
Devyn Treaster
July 26, 2017 | Saline, MI
You were one of the brave that answered the call. You honored us by your service and sacrifice. We now honor you each time we stand and sing the words THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE HOME OF THE BRAVE. Rest in Peace and Honor Elmer.
Robert Ahles
July 23, 2017 | St. Cloud, MN
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
young
July 22, 2017 | OH
Thank You for your service.
Diane Dodge
July 21, 2017 | Oak Harbor, WA
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
July 21, 2017
