Elsasser, George F. 1930-2011

ELSASSER, MAYS, WILKINS, HUNT

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George Elsasser
Born in Perry, IA
Born on Mar 5, 1930
Departed on May 17, 2011

George F. Elsasser, 81, of Cedar Rapids, died at the Hospice House of Mercy on Monday, May 16, 2011. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara; children, Stephen (Abby) Elsasser of Chicago, IL, Elizabeth (Jason) Mays of Normal, IL, Robert Elsasser of San Francisco, CA, and William (Lisa) Elsasser of Carrollton, MO; seven grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Christine.

George was born March 5, 1930 in Perry to Herman and Dortha Wilkins Elsasser. He married Barbara Hunt in Greeley on October 13, 1973. George had been involved with non profit groups for more than forty years, most recently managing the Senior Internship Program for the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program. Prior to that, George was a high school Humanities teacher. He was an Army Air Corps veteran. George was an avid student and reader with interests in science, art, and history. He enjoyed playing golf but his greatest love was to spend time with his family, particularly his grandchildren. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register Wed 18 May 2011.