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Elmer Deitte Obituary
Elmer A. Deitte, 89, a resident of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully at home on September 16, 2013 with his family at his side.
He was born January 28, 1924 in Fond du Lac a son of the late George and Leone Wagner Deitte.
Elmer was a graduate of L. P. Goodrich High School class of 1943. He then served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 aboard the U.S.S. Robinson Destroyer, serving in the Pacific Theater.
On May 1, 1948 he married Esther G. Petrie at Annunciation Parish, Kansas City, MO.
He was employed by Giddings & Lewis Company and then operated the former Deitte Food & Liquor Store from 1959 to 1972. Elmer later worked for Mercury Marine and retired from the Wisconsin State Patrol in 1988. Elmer enjoyed sports, was an avid runner, was a Packer season ticket holder for many years, and could be seen throughout the city riding his bicycle. He was a member of Holy Family Parish, serving as an usher at St. Mary's Church, was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #664, and was an active volunteer with Agnesian Hospice Hope. Elmer loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 65 yrs., Esther, two sons, Jack (Julie) Deitte of Medicine Lake, MN, Mike (Jan) Deitte of Sun Prairie, WI, two daughters, Debbie (Mark) Brezinsky of Cave Creek, AZ, and Diane (special friend Lee) Deitte of Manitowoc, WI, four grandchildren, Jenny (Nick) Von Bergon of Iowa City, IO, Brian (Betsy) Deitte of Boston, MA, Andy (Emily) Brezinsky of New Berlin, WI, and Allison (James) Constable of Cave Creek, AZ, six great-grandchildren, Claire and Brooke Von Bergon, Elise, Annabel, and Elliot Deitte, and Wyatt Brezinsky. He is further survived by a brother, Rolland (Sharon) Deitte of Arizona, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth (Rose) Deitte, four brothers-in-law, Al, Ambrose, Walter and Harold Petrie, and one sister-in-law, Eleanor Rieden.
Visitation: The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday September 20, 2013 from 9:00 to 10:45 AM at Holy Family Parish Church, 271 Fourth Street Way, Fond du Lac.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday 11:00 AM at Holy Family Parish Church. Entombment will be in the Chapel of the Risen Christ Mausoleum, Calvary Cemetery. Memorials in his name may be directed to the Agnesian Hospice Hope Program.
"The family extends their sincere appreciation to the doctors and staff of Agnesian Hospice for the loving care shown our husband and father, especially to Joanne Streeter and Andy Land."
Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the family. www.zacherlfuneralhome.com
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Bonnie Ridley
September 23, 2013
My love and sympathy to Esther and your family. I miss all of you. I have many happy memories of fun times together.
September 21, 2013
We are finally back online in Europe. We will miss Elmer and his laughter and his stories. We always enjoyed our trips together to Sun Prairie to see his newest great-grandchild. We'll visit soon Esther. Love, Aileen and Bob
Kerry Strupp
September 20, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Esther and the family.
Elmer and Esther have been my neighbors for several years now and both have been very caring and generous with their humor, warmth and kindness. Elmer you will be missed around the block a great deal!
Patrick Coffeen
September 20, 2013
God has another GREAT GUY NEXT to him now. Some of my best time was living next door on Follett St.to Elmer and Esther. Elmer always had time to share with my 3 kid's and myself. I will never forget the long talks we had or even the short Hi what's new convesations. Elmer was a true friend. I like to think of the great smiles he has put on my kid's face. I truely believed he showed them how to live life to it's fullest and always smile
Miss you Buddy. Esther you were a lucky lady to have had such a great man.God bless you Esther
God Bless
Patrick Coffeen
Zach Lexi and Cassie
Tony and Lollie (Petrie) Eskofski
September 19, 2013
Dear Aunt Esther and my cousins,
Tony and I are so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Elmer was my favorite uncle, always so funny, happy, and full of life. I can't ever remember him not being happy, and he had the greatest smile. I never, ever thought of Uncle Elmer as being "old", as he was so young at heart (and very good looking!). I'm so glad I got to see you last month, Aunt Esther, at our mini "family reunion" and only wish I could have seen Uncle Elmer, too.
God brought another angel home. May He bless all of you!
Love, Lollie and Tony
Gwen Schneider
September 19, 2013
I Started the State Patrol in D3 the year after Elmer left and heard wonderful things about him. God bless you all for having known such a wonderful man. And God bless Elmer.
Lori Burbach
September 18, 2013
I met Elmer a few years back, and the one thing that always puts a smile on my face, when I think of him is that he had such a spark for life. That spark was ageless and I will never forget that. Rest in peace Elmer and pave the way for the rest of us.
September 18, 2013
Sympathy to Elmer's family. He was a very giving man.
Elmer was a special volunteer for Agnesian Hospice Hope. He did many things for many people and certainly touched many hearts. He will be missed. It was my priviledge to know him. Char Bohnsack
Ron Torsella
September 18, 2013
Ester and Family, I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Elmer and Ester when my family and I lived in FDL and I ushered with Elmer at Saint Mary's Church. Elmer always had a great sense of humor and a smile on his face. My sympathy goes out to Ester and the family.
Tom Deitte
September 18, 2013
We will miss uncle Elmer at all the events downtown. He would always stop and visit with us and say hi. May Gods peace be with you all of your family. Tom & Cathy Deitte
September 18, 2013
john steffek, green bay. I was a sp inspector in d3, I knew elmer from the visits I had to the hq office.great, friendly guy, my sympathy to the family. I retired 21 years ago.
Carol Rieden
September 18, 2013
Uncle Elmer you will be missed.I will miss you and will never forget you.
September 18, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I was fortunate enough to have worked with Elmer at State Patrol District three.
Elmer was a friend and was always there to assist anyone who needed it.
I have thought of him often since I departed D3.
He will be missed.
Ron Kuhn State Patrol LT (retired).
September 18, 2013
my sympathy to all the family. I worked with Elmer many years out of D3, he was a pleasure to work with. I know he will be missed by many.
Bill Fredrick, Sgt (ret).
Sue White
September 18, 2013
I only worked with Elmer for a short time while at the State Patrol, but he definitely was a wonderful person with a great sense of humor. He would make the troopers/inspectors clap their hands when they walked into "his" supply room to make sure they weren't taking something they shouldn't. Haaaa
What a good man. God Bless Sue "hummer" White
September 17, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Aunt Esther and all the family. Elmer was a kind man with a great sense of humor and I enjoyed seeing him. Last summer when I went by Elmer & Esther with my dad Rollie and stepmom Sharon it was a wondeful visit for 2 hours and Elmer showed us all the pictures of his visit to Washington as an honored veteran and it was a special time.I am very sad for all of you for the loss of such a wonderful husband and father,grandpa,brother and really for all of us that were lucky enough to have Elmer in our lives. Gods peace be with you. Mary Wendt
Joyce (Sabel) Sandberg
September 17, 2013
Dear Ester and Family,
I want to express My Deepest Sympathy. I was so surprised, when I went on the internet and saw, Elmer had passed away. I talked to Mom and she said he had been ill. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. God Bless.
Love
Joyce (Sabel) Sandberg,
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