Elmer Eitmann

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Posted By: Patrick Turner (email)
Date: 1/28/2003 at 10:15:40

Thursday, May 9, 2002

Treynor

In Memory: Elmer Eitmann

Elmer Eitmann, 82, of Treynor died May 2 at Indian Hills Nursing Center in Council Bluffs.

He was born May 30, 1919, in rural Treynor to Henry and Emilie (Strohbehn) Eitmann and graduated in 1937 from Treynor High School, where he participated I both basketball and baseball. He farmed most of his life, raised Black Angus cattle and hogs and shipped to the Omaha Stockyards for 50 years.

He was a member of Zion Congregational Church in Treynor and the Farm Bureau.

Mr. Eitmann was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, in 1997.

Survivors include a daughter, Jane Fancher and husband Steve of Council Bluffs; a son, Dean and wife Marilyn of Council Bluffs; four grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

Funeral was held Monday at Zion Congregational Church in Treynor with the Rev. Timothy L. Koehn officiating.

Burial was at Zion Congregation Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the church.

Memorials may be offered to Zion Congregational Church or Treynor Fire and Rescue.

Cutler Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.