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Walter Elsas Obituary
RUSSIA - Walter "Lee" Elsas, age 91, of Russia, Ohio died on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.
He was born on July 30, 1933, in Piqua, Ohio to the late Carl J. & Emma (Fitschen) Elsas. He married his high school sweetheart Roberta "Joan" Liette on September 10, 1955. She preceded him in death on May 11, 2021.
He is survived by three sons: Kenneth & Sharon Elsas, Russia, Gerald "Jerry" & Diane Elsas, Versailles, David & Lynda Elsas, Troy, Michigan, seven grandchildren: Randy & Ashley Elsas, Angie Unrast, Danny & Kirby Elsas, Denise Elsas, Christopher & Brittany Elsas, Michael & Elaine Elsas, Brian Elsas & Rachel Larsen, 16 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Marilyn & Robert Tegtmeyer, Clayton, and brother-in-law Ronald & Sharon Liette, Tipp City.
He was preceded in death by infant son Joseph, brother & sister-in-law Richard & Patsy Elsas, sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law Eileen & Paul Bertelloti, Jean & Edwin Liette. Mr. Elsas was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Holy Name Society of the church. He was also a gift presenter and usher at the church. He was a Third-Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3890, Russia, Ohio where he served as Grand Knight for 2 consecutive years. He also served as District Deputy and Area Program Director for the State Council K of C.
He was a fourth-degree member of the St. Gasper Del Bufalo K of C Council of Minster. He also served in the U.S. Marines Corps. And was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, Russia, Ohio. Mr. Elsas worked for many years at NCR Co. in Dayton and he retired from Crown Equipment Corp. New Bremen, Ohio in 1996 and was a lifelong farmer and member of Shelby County Farm Bureau. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 am on Friday, December 6, 2024, at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio. Burial with full Military Honors will follow in St. Remy Cemetery. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home Russia from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2024, and from 9:30 to 10:30AM on Friday. Memorial donations may be made to the Russia Fire Department and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
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Sue Spitzer (Phlipot)
December 5, 2024
My deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time
Doug Hoying
December 4, 2024
Worked at Crown with this man..............he was a DECENT AS DECENT get's, he was a joy to talk to, played softball with his boy........................He was a truly good man..............GODSPEED WALTER.
Jeff Ahrns
December 4, 2024
I apologize and regret that I am out of state and cannot personally extend my sympathies related to Mr (Coach) Elsas’ passing. I appreciate Mr and Mrs Elsas’ long term relationship that initiated with eye/vision care but developed to be more, I considered your mother and father to be friends.
I vividly remember my first discussion I had with your father about Western Ohio Little League. His eyes lit up when he realized I not only remembered when Russia broke Minster’s 59 game winning streak but that I was the player rounding third when the final out was made in his team’s championship win. In the big picture, not the biggest sporting event in history but a shared moment in time that was important to both of us. I respected him for his role in that victory and I believe he respected my team’s role in making that an important accomplishment in his coaching career.
May God bless your family in this time of loss, Coach Elsas positively touched a lot of youngsters’ lives and I thank him for that.
Be well
Jeff Ahrns
Michele Stoltz
December 2, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet and wonderful man. Lifting you all in prayer at this difficult time.
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