Elton served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947 in the 19th infantry in Japan. He was married to Dolores Dahl on March 3, 1946 in Wisner. They farmed in the Scribner area.
Music was a big interest in his life. He played in the Scribner Municipal Band and many dance bands, including Reggie Dahl, Chris Blumm, Artie Smidt, Les' Merry Men, The Skyliners, and Bob Rabe. Elton had his own combo for 25 years, with his daughter playing the organ.
Elton was a member of the United Lutheran Church and served on the church council, sang in the choir, and served as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was a member of Scribner's American Legion Post 121 and the VFW Post 4919 of West Point. He has played taps for the Legion since 1947 and was doing so until the present time.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dolores, daughter Nancy and husband Tom Tesch of Lansing, Kansas,
2 grandchildren Seth Boll of Beatrice and Sarah Boll (special friend Darrye Womach) of Las Vegas, Nevada,
2 great grandchildren Caleb and Mason. Also surviving are a sister Arvilla Unges of Colorado Springs, Colorado, a sister-in-law Doris Muller of Scribner, and 2 special nieces Diane Berens of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Susan Shiell of Tampa, Florida.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Friday (August 8th) in the United Lutheran Church, Scribner, with the Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre officiating. The committal will follow in the Scribner Cemetery with Military Honors.
Memorials are suggested to the Scribner Rescue Squad and to the United Lutheran Church. Visitation at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel will be on Thursday (Aug. 7th) from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 3 to 5 PM.
Condolences(4)
Erv & Margaret (Ortmeier) Wordekemper
West Point, NE Saturday, August 9, 2008 Dear Delores, Nancy & Family, It was a pleasure to hear your music throughout the years. It was evident that music was a great part of your lives. I also have many memories of the years I taught at District 47, when Nancy was a child. I hope your memories of Elton will be a comfort to you during this time of great loss. Know that you and your family are in our prayers.Susan, Dean, Mindy & Paul Schlecht
Scribner, Friday, August 8, 2008 Dolores and family- Our sincere sympathy at the passing of Elton. He was truly a great gentleman and always had a big smile to share. I enjoyed watching him play the trumpet for many years at so many different events. I enjoyed visiting with him at coffee and your love was always evident as you worked side by side. May God surround His loving arms around you and keep you close. May the memories you have within your heart hold you close to him always. Our sympathy, The Schlecht'sJill Anderson
Ames, Ne Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Elton was a blessing to be around. I had the recent privelage of caring for him. It was my pleasure to care for him. Delores was always at his side. I thoughts and prayers go out to her, and their family. Also to Doris for being such as great sister to stay at your sister's side while she would visit. He will truely be missed. GOD BLESS.Rosemary Raasch
Beemer, NE Wednesday, August 6, 2008 Dear Dolores and Family, My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your loved one, Elton. What a shock, as when I saw you in May, he seemed bright and cheerful. Time, and God, has away of changing our plans. Take moments to remember all the wonderful times you had during your many years together. I'm sure there are more than you can count. During this difficult time, may you find memories to bring a smile, friends to offer comfort and hope and your Lord to bring you Peace. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.