Joseph F. Elsner (1924-2018)

ELSNER, WATTERS, DVORSKY

Posted By: Kenneth Wright (email)
Date: 10/12/2018 at 13:54:50

Joseph Francis Elsner, 94, of Cedar Rapids died Friday, August 17, 2018 at Prairie Hills Retirement Center. Services: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Patrick Catholic Church by the Rev. Ivan Nienhaus. Burial: 1:30 p.m., Holy Cross Cemetery, Keystone. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Teahen Funeral Home, and Wednesday after 9:30 a.m., at the church.

Joe is survived by two daughters, Theresa (Feldie) Schwab and Pat (Dave) Rinderknecht; a son, Bill (Donna Jo) Elsner all of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren, Matthew, Bethany, Zac, Stacey, Randina, and Sam; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Ron) Claypool of Cedar Rapids; and many nieces and nephews.

Joe is preceded in death by Betty. his wife of 69 years.

Joe was born June 4, 1924 in Anamosa the son of Joseph and Florence Watters Elsner and graduated from Keystone High School in 1942. On May 17, 1948, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Dvorsky in Blairstown. Betty died April 27, 2017. Joe lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life and had worked at Allen Motor Company, McGrath Auto Co, and retired after 20 years in 1989 as Parts Manager at Highway Equipment Company. He was a member of St. Patrick Church, and had previously served on the Care Center Residence Support Council.

Joe loved and enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling and cheering on the Chicago Cubs. He was dearly appreciative of his employers at Highway Equipment and wanted people to know they are a great company and wonderful to work for.

The family would like to thank the Hospice of Mercy and staff for their dedication, compassion and kindness they provided Joe and our family this past year.

Instead of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.

Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com