Anthony A. Elpers

HAUBSTADT, Ind. — Anthony A. Elpers, age 90, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010, at Transcendent Health Care of Boonville. He was born October 17, 1919, in Haubstadt to the late John B. and Caroline (Keil) Elpers. He resided in Haubstadt his whole lifetime.

He retired from farming and as a carpenter from Elpers Brothers Construction.

Anthony was a life-long member of St. James Catholic Church and was a member of The Men's Club. After retirement, he spent much of his time volunteering at St. James Church and school. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart.

He was also a member of American Legion Post #194 and V.F.W. Post #2714. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Elpers.

Anthony is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nadine (Seib) Elpers; two daughters, Rita Rae (Larry) Beckley and Lois Jane (Tim) Hasenour; two sons, Ronald Paul (Nancy) Elpers and Earl Anthony (Vickie) Elpers; seven grandchildren, Seth and Lee Hasenour, Eric, Andrew, Aaron, Gabriel and Leandra Elpers; and nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 15, 2010, at St. James Catholic Church, with Fr. Kenneth Betz as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with military rites by American Legion Post #194 and V.F.W. Post #2714. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Wade Funeral Home, with a rosary service at 5 p.m. Friends may also call Monday from 9 a.m. until Mass time at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Church or Sisters of St. Benedict.