Elmer W. Vorlob
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Elmer W. Vorlob, 93, of Mayville, passed away on Monday, May 27, 2019, in Maui, HI.
Elmer was born on March 25, 1926, to Henry and Amanda (Ihde) Vorlob in Crandon.
He was a 1944 graduate of Mayville High School.
Elmer was united in marriage to Lorraine E. Schrab on April 3, 1948, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church (River Church), Township of Theresa.
He served his country in the US Navy and then went to work as a welder for Maysteel.
Elmer was a longtime member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Mayville.
In his spare time, Elmer enjoyed the outdoors, especially at his cabin in the northwoods and liked to fish, garden, and taking photos. He also liked baking, canning, and puzzles in the winter. Elmer was a master tinker and could fix almost anything he put his mind to and was also a gifted carpenter making many things for his family and friends.
Elmer is survived by his children Rodney (Denise) Vorlob of Mayville, Jane (Brian) Dellaport of Maui, Peggy (Andy) Pauly of Fond du Lac, and Brian (Denise) Vorlob of Mayville; his grandchildren Tracy (Greg) Richburg, Jason (Jenni) Vorlob, Cyle (Shanna Price) Vorlob, Tiffany (Matt) Kletti, Patti (fiance Jacob Boteilho) Dellaport, Rebecca (Nick) Bertagnoli, and Ben (Alaina) Vorlob; 10 great grandchildren and one great-grandson on the way, his sister in law Verda Margelofsky of Mayville, and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; hiswifeLorraine; his siblings, Clarence (Hertha) Vorlob, Irene (Palmer) Thome, Meta (Al) Bruni, and Herbie Vorlob.
A visitation took place on Tuesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Mayville.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 4, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in-Mayville at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Sara Gillespie officiating. Burial took place in Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. Military honors were conducted by the Mayville American Legion Post #69 and the Navy Honor Guard.
The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. For online condolences and other information please visit www.KoepsellFH. com
