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Elmer Itzen Obituary

Elmer E. Itzen

Nekoosa - Elmer E. Itzen, of Nekoosa, went to heaven to be with God and his loving wife Genny. He passed peacefully at Aspirus Riverview Hospital on Monday May 3, 2021 at the proud age of 96. He will be truly missed by family and friends who love him but we know he is now truly "home."

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday May 14, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Nekoosa. Rev. Dennis Schwalenberg will officiate. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery with military rites by Nekoosa VFW Post #5960. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Elmer was born April 24, 1925 in Veedum, Wood County, WI to Edward and Ruby (Koppen) Itzen. He served in the U. S. Army from 1945 to 1947. On April 15, 1950 Elmer married Genevieve Gewanski in Pittsville. She died May 8, 2012. For 40 years, Elmer was employed by Nekoosa Papers, Inc. as a rewinder operator.

Elmer was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and was active in many church organizations. He and Genny traveled the world on many group trips. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing cards with friends. Most of all Elmer loved God and put his trust in him. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

He is survived by his children Larry Itzen, David Itzen (Judith Feldman) and Kathleen Fever (Robert); six grandchildren Tim (Stacy) Itzen, Brian Itzen, Courtney (Eric) Golueke, Kyle (Liz) Itzen, Elizabeth Fever (Josh) and Jennifer Fever (Ben); six great grandchildren and by his brother LaVern (Ruth Ann) Itzen. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife Genny; parents Ruby and Edward Itzen; sister Irene (Charlie) Grano and infant sister Marlene Itzen.



Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune from May 7 to May 10, 2021.
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Dear Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Elmer and Genny were such a sweet, kind couple and are now together once again. They are enjoying Gods' sweet embrace in Heaven. Rest in heavenly peace Elmer. God bless you.

M.E.J.

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May 13, 2021

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