James B. Elert
June 08, 1928 - September 15, 2011
Obituary
MADISON-James B. Elert, age 83, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011, peacefully surrounded by his family, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on June 8, 1928, in Marinette, the son of Ben and Stella Elert. Jim proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Ann Gruber on June 7, 1958, at St. Bernard Catholic Church. Jim worked for Gardner Bakery, retiring in 1990, after 44 years of employment. He was a member of St. Dennis Catholic Church. Jim enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a man of great faith, and had a wonderful sense of humor right up to the end. Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann; children, Pamela (Wes) Odegaard, Kevin (Karen) Elert, James Elert, and Mary Jo (Jim Jones) Elert; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Jake, Jolynn (Ryan), Anne, Ali, Andrew and Natalie; sister, Jane Gnabasik; brother, Raymond (Kay) Elert, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred Elert; and infant brother, Tom Elert. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding. Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass on Wednesday. Memorials may be made in Jim’s name to the charity of donor’s choice, or to the family for a fund to be established at a later date. The family wishes to thank Dr. Musa and Dr. D’Angeles, and the staff at Dean clinic, and also the nursing staff at 5 East of St. Mary’s Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Jim.
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Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made in Jim’s name to the charity of donor’s choice, or to the family for a fund to be established at a later date.
Visitation will be at the church from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the mass on Wednesday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Dennis Catholic Church, 505 Dempsey Rd., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011, with Father Kent Schmitt presiding.
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Janey Tougas
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Pam - just wanted to know that you and your family are in my thoughts.
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Brenda Sietsema(Hodge)
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Ann and family,
Kria just called to let me know of Jim's death. I am so sorry to hear that. I can't be there in person, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers this week.
Love,
Brenda
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Marianne Young / Eisele
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Dear Ann and family,
I would like to express my condolences to you and your family. Jim was a wonderful man and I'm sure is in Heaven with God. These times are very difficult and sadly enough part of life. The comforting part is that he is with God and his suffering on this earth is over. May the Lord carry you through your sorrow and hopefully ease your pain.
With much love,Marianne
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Mary Lee Rossmaessler
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My deep sympathy to all of you in the loss of Mr. Elert. Pam and I were school mates, and I remember Mr. Elert from St. Dennis.
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George and Tama Lynn DePrey Frazier
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We are very saddened to hear that our longtime friend Kevin Elert recently lost his father. James B. Elert was a kind and gentle person, and he devoted his life to caring for his family. The DePrey family wishes to extend their deepest condolences to the Elert family.
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Jennifer Ridde
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Ann, I heard about Jim's passing from my parents. I am so sorry for you loss and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers