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Fay Elsner Obituary
New London - Fay G. Elsner, age 95, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, due to complications from COVID 19. She was born on May 1, 1925, in Menasha daughter of the late Thomas and Lottie (Klenke) Gracyalny. On February 21, 1942, she was united in marriage to George Elsner. He preceded her in death in 1998. She formerly worked at Zwickers Knitting Mill and Larsen Canning Company. Fay liked to bowl, play cards, and watch the Packers with her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Janet (Barry) Duch, Darlene (Gary) Kluge and a son Robert (Alice) Elsner; grandchildren: Christine (Michael) Dreier, Jim Elsner, Jeff (Karen) Duch, Tracey Duch (Jeff Bellile), Chad Duch, Kevin (Diana) Kluge, Scott (Christine) Kluge, and Cory (Carrie) Kluge; great-grandchildren, Ashton and Devon Reffke, Austin (fiancée Avery) Elsner and Landon Elsner, Logan, Jacob, Alyssa, Jessica, and Megan Duch, Conner and Hayden Bellile, Dillon and Kennedy Kluge, Brenna (Joe) Furman, Morgan Kluge, and Abby and Lauren Kluge. Fay is further survived by nieces and nephews, Dennis Elsner, Marie, Donna, and Lonny Hahn, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son Terry; sisters Carol Hahn and Fern Elsner; brother Thomas Gracyalny; brother-in-laws, Henry and Leonard Elsner and a nephew Gary.
Private family services will be held.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Trinity Terrace and St. Joseph Residence for the wonderful care given to Fay.
Mom - Thank you for always helping me whenever I needed you, love Janet
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Barbara Arndt Drinkwine
October 17, 2022
I remember Fay as my mom's cousin. I remember being on the farm with Janet. I will always have such wonderful memories of the Elsner's farm and Fay and Janet. Barbara Arndt Drinkwine
Barbara Arndt Drinkwine
October 25, 2020
I am the daughter of Fay's cousin, Joan Chapleau Arndt. It has been so many, many years ago but Fay had us out to their farm when Janet and I were between 12 and 14 maybe. Janet and I hit it off right away. I loved it out on their farm! We are all related on the Gracyalny side of the family. Rest in peace, Fay. God bless all of you. Fay left quite a legacy of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. My deepest condolences. Janet, it would be wonderful to catch up on the past and present, too. We spend our winters in Florida. You can call me at 920-729-1713 or email at [email protected]. Blessings....Barbara
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