Walter Adolph Elsing, Jr.

STOUGHTON/COTTAGE GROVE-Walter A. Elsing Jr., age 88, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the VA Hospital. He was born on Jan. 23, 1924, in Prairie du Sac, the son of Walter and Lavina (Cross) Elsing. Walter was a veteran of World War II. He married Marvel Sprecher on Sept. 11, 1946, and together they farmed for many years in the Town of Pleasant Springs. Walter also worked as a mechanic for the U.S. Postal Service for many years. He was an avid baseball, football, and hockey fan. Walter especially loved being with his grandchildren. He will be remembered as one who always had an ear to listen. Walter is survived by his children, Phillip (Vicki) Elsing of Stoughton, Betty (Larry) Dahl of Deerfield, Christy O’Brien of San Antonio, Texas, Mark Elsing of Cottage Grove, Neal Elsing of Cottage Grove, Ross (Sue) Elsing of Stoughton, Ellen Elsing (Dan Lindberg) of Edgerton, Wesley (Kathy) Elsing of Waterloo, Karen (James) Kampmeier of Stoughton, Linda (Dale) Saunders of Edgerton, Donna (Don) Larson of Deerfield, LuAnn (Jodi) Gehrke of Westboro; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Elaine, Rita, Marlene, and Myra; and brothers, Robert, Henry, Donald, and Dennis. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; sister, Dolly; and brother, Elmer. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.3, 2012, with the Rev. Sue Muggenburg presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at the funeral home. Cemetery: Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy 51, Stoughton, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.3, 2012, with the Rev. Sue Muggenburg presiding.