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1933
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2010
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John Elmstedt Obituary
He was born Sept. 1, 1933, in Bristol. John and MaryAnne were soul mates and were married for 54 years before she passed away in February 2008. He was the youngest son of Gus and Selma Elmstedt. He also had 3 brothers and a sister, Russell known as Hunk, Faith, Charlie and Eric.
He served in the Air Force in North Africa during the Korean War and then had over 30 years of service with the Conn. Army National Guard. He was also part of the military honor guards for over 15 years. He was in charge of the motor pool at the Hartford Armory for the last 15 years of his service. He retired from the CTARNG as an E9.
He is survived by a daughter and her husband Ruth & Fritz Leue, a daughter and her husband Susan & Peter Haberli and a son John D. Elmstedt Jr. He also leaves his 4 grandchildren Ricky Leue and his wife Allison, David Leue, Seth Haberli & Tia Haberli. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews living throughout the country, who they loved to visit.
He loved hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors and spent the last 36 summers at Nelsons campground in East Hampton with his late wife. There they ran the Bingo games, played in the setback tournaments and enjoyed the company of their many friends at the campground.
The wake will be at Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main St., Portland, on Monday, Sept 27, from 10 a.m. to noon and a short service will follow. He will then be buried in the Veteran's cemetery in Middletown with his wife and a reception will follow at Trinity Church in Portland. For directions, or to leave a online expression of sympathy, kindly visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.
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Susan Hodge
September 27, 2010
Ruth, Susan and John, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad...My sisters, Debbie, and Kathy, and myself send you our Blessings thru this difficult time and know that we are all Praying for all of you..
Susan Hodge
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