Wayne F. Elmer

Elmer, Wayne F.
Combined Locks

Age 67, died peacefully at home on Sunday May 30th, 2004, comforted by family. Wayne was born December 2nd, 1936 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Melvin and Claretta (Marchand) Elmer.

Wayne married the love of his life, Ruth A. Carson on November 9th, 1957. He earned a degree from Marquette University in 1960 and served his country in the Army until 1962. In 1968 Wayne and Ruth started the Mister Donut chain in the Fox Valley, and were joined in this endeavor by his bother and sister-in-law Gary and Bonnie Elmer. In the late 1980’s and 1990’s the Elmer brothers built and managed shopping centers in Green Bay and New London. Wayne spent most of his adult life as a proud member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in New London. He was deeply involved in the parish CCD program, delighted in daily Mass, communion with the Lord, and discussions with Fr. Tito. Wayne enjoyed watching his garden grow each year, but his real delight was his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 46 years, daughters Kathryn (Norman) Ricker of Appleton and Susan (Brad) Miller of Appleton, sons Jeffrey (Cindy) of Appleton, Michael (Mary) of the Town of Lawrence, and Steven (Hai-Wen) of Cupertino, CA, brother Gary (Bonnie) of Neenah, cousin and lifelong friend Todd Radick and wife Marjo, his Aunt Eldora Radick, mother-in-law Esther Carson, 13 grandchildren (Eric, Ryan, Brian, Caitlin, Scott, Becky, Jason, Matt, Stephany, Jacob, Grace, Collin, Helen), sisters-in-laws Gayle (Don) Baessler and Lois (Mike) Palecek, brother-in-law Roger (Chris) Carson, and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by infant daughter Barbara Michelle.

Friends may call at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME (3213 S. Oneida St, Menasha) Thursday June 3rd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service to follow. A funeral mass will be held Friday June 4th at 11:00 a.m. at ST PAUL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (410 Wallace St, Combined Locks), preceded by visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. A committal service will be held at Riverside Cemetery (714 N. Owaissa, Appleton) following the Mass.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established benefiting the Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) foundation.

WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME
Tri-County Chapel
3212 South Oneida Street
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 831-9905