Walter Lee Elsas

Walter “Lee” Elsas, age 91, of Russia, Ohio died on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.  He was born on July 30, 1933 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Carl J. & Emma (Fitschen) Elsas.  He married his high school sweetheart Roberta “Joan” Liette on September 10, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2021. He is survived by three sons: Kenneth & Sharon Elsas, Russia, Gerald “Jerry” & Diane Elsas, Versailles, David & Lynda Elsas, Troy, Michigan, seven grandchildren: Randy & Ashley Elsas, Angie Unrast, Danny & Kirby Elsas, Denise Elsas, Christopher & Brittany Elsas, Michael & Elaine Elsas, Brian Elsas & Rachel Larsen, 16 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Marilyn & Robert Tegtmeyer, Clayton, and brother-in-law Ronald & Sharon Liette, Tipp City. He was preceded in death by infant son Joseph, brother & sister-in-law Richard & Patsy Elsas, sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law Eileen & Paul Bertelloti, Jean & Edwin Liette.  Mr. Elsas was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Holy Name Society of the church. He was also a gift presenter and usher at the church.  He was a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3890, Russia, Ohio where he served as Grand Knight for 2 consecutive years.  He also served as District Deputy and Area Program Director for the State Council K of C.  He was a fourth-degree member of the St. Gasper Del Bufalo K of C Council of Minster. He also served in the U.S. Marines Corps. And was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Russia, Ohio. Mr. Elsas worked for many years at NCR Co. in Dayton and he retired from Crown Equipment Corp. New Bremen, Ohio in 1996 and was a lifelong farmer and member of Shelby County Farm Bureau.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio.  Burial with full Military Honors will follow in St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home Russia from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2024 and from 9:30 to 10:30AM on Friday. Memorial donations may be made to the Russia Fire Department and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.