I am saddened to hear of your loss, Mark. May the memories of your family provide comfort to you in this time of sorrow.
Elmer J. Wehlage
June 25, 1928 – March 30, 2010
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Elmer J. Wehlage, age 81, of St. Cloud. Elmer passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery with Military Honors.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus at 6:00 p.m., St. Cloud Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Fr. Pierz Assembly #530 will stand Honor Guard from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Elmer was born on June 25, 1928 in Meire Grove, Minnesota to Henry and Mary (Ostendorf) Wehlage. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Elmer married Joyce Nickols on September 17, 1955 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa. He attended Dunwoody Institute and was trained as a printer. He then worked in Redwood Falls for 10 years and the St. Cloud Times for 25 years before retiring in 1991.
Elmer was a past Grand Knight of Fr. O’Sullivan Council in Redwood Falls and also a member of the St. Cloud Council #961, St. Cloud Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Fr. Pierz Assembly #530, and the Waite Park American Legion Silver Star Post #428.
He enjoyed gardening, vacationing, dancing and the outdoors. Elmer loved spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce, children, Paul (Susan), Anne (Rick) Groetsch, Mark (Paula), Mary, David (Barbara), Thomas (Brenda); grandchildren, Jeffrey, James, Allison, Jay, Samantha, Jocelin, Paige, Hannah, Henry, Greta, Joseph, Lee, Erin and Mara; brothers and sisters, Raymond (Joan), Patricia (Stan) Rausch, Norman (Tillie), Vern (Jane); and brother in law, Robert Welters.
He is preceded in death by his infant sons, Gregory and Michael; parents; brother, Werner; sisters, Karen and Bernice.
A Special Thank You to the staff at the St. Cloud Hospital for the care given to Elmer.
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Gone From My Sight
I am standing upon the seashore
A ship at my side spread her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says; “There, she is gone!”
“Gone where?” Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me, not in her.
And just at the moment when someone at my side says, “There, she is gone!” There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout;
“Here she comes!”
And that is dying.
By Henry Van Dyke, a 19th Century Clergyman.
Joyce. Elmer will be close to you when you look for him, and sometimes even when you are not looking for him.
God’s peace. Lance.
Our condolences we will keep Elmer and your family in our prayers.
Tim
Hi Joyce, I used to work with you at SCSU back in 1993-94. I just wanted to send you my condolences and to let you know that I am thinking of you at this time. I wish you well and hope you find strength in God.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Joyce and the rest of the family for your great loss. Elmer was well-liked and always made an effort to say ‘hi’ at family functins. He will be greatly missed!
Elmer sounds like he led a full life and will be missed!
Joyce and family–We are so deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Elmer was such a wonderful uncle and was so loved by all who knew him. I take comfort in knowing my mom will be celebrating her 84th birthday tomorrow with her loving brother Elmer in heaven. Our thoughts are with you. We love you all! Jack and Polly Jaeger
We will miss you, Elmer. You always added humor, intelligence, and good graces to our lives. God bless you in your new heavenly home.
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Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2010 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Elmer J. Wehlage, age 81, of St. Cloud. Elmer passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Burial will take place in Assumption Cemetery with Military Honors.
Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and after 9:00 a.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 5:00 p.m. followed by the Knights of Columbus at 6:00 p.m., St. Cloud Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Fr. Pierz Assembly #530 will stand Honor Guard from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.