Earl Frederick Elgert 95 of Lincoln, NE. formerly Fairbury, NE., passed away August 26, 2012 in Lincoln. Earl was born March 23, 1917 in Fairbury to John & Louisa (Huelhorst) Elgert.
A devoted husband, & dedicated to family, Earl enjoyed following the pursuits & activities of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. He married Mary Dolores Parker on December 13, 1941. They were united in Marriage for 65 years until Dolores' passing in 2007. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairbury & a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. Earl was a World War II Army Combat Veteran. He served as a First Sergeant with the 12th Armored Division, nicknamed the "Hellcats". He specialized in the use of heavy weapons during the Battle of the Rhineland in Germany & France (1944-1945). Earl was a licensed Nebraska Real Estate Broker since 1950. He owned & operated Earl Elgert Realty in Fairbury for over 40 years before moving to Lincoln with his wife in the late 1980's. He practiced real estate with his sons Mike & Pat until the age of 85. He retired in 2002.
Earl is survived by: Sons: Mike Elgert, John Elgert, Matt Elgert all of Lincoln. Son & Daughter-in-law: Pat & Judy Elgert of Lincoln, Daughter & Son -in -law: Francie & Kim Elder of Lincoln, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren.
Earl was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Sister Mildred Eilts, Daughter-in-law Linda Elgert, Brothers-in-law Bill Parker & Francis Parker.
Burial was in the Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, NE.
A devoted husband, & dedicated to family, Earl enjoyed following the pursuits & activities of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. He married Mary Dolores Parker on December 13, 1941. They were united in Marriage for 65 years until Dolores' passing in 2007. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairbury & a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. Earl was a World War II Army Combat Veteran. He served as a First Sergeant with the 12th Armored Division, nicknamed the "Hellcats". He specialized in the use of heavy weapons during the Battle of the Rhineland in Germany & France (1944-1945). Earl was a licensed Nebraska Real Estate Broker since 1950. He owned & operated Earl Elgert Realty in Fairbury for over 40 years before moving to Lincoln with his wife in the late 1980's. He practiced real estate with his sons Mike & Pat until the age of 85. He retired in 2002.
Earl is survived by: Sons: Mike Elgert, John Elgert, Matt Elgert all of Lincoln. Son & Daughter-in-law: Pat & Judy Elgert of Lincoln, Daughter & Son -in -law: Francie & Kim Elder of Lincoln, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren.
Earl was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Sister Mildred Eilts, Daughter-in-law Linda Elgert, Brothers-in-law Bill Parker & Francis Parker.
Burial was in the Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, NE.
Earl Frederick Elgert 95 of Lincoln, NE. formerly Fairbury, NE., passed away August 26, 2012 in Lincoln. Earl was born March 23, 1917 in Fairbury to John & Louisa (Huelhorst) Elgert.
A devoted husband, & dedicated to family, Earl enjoyed following the pursuits & activities of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. He married Mary Dolores Parker on December 13, 1941. They were united in Marriage for 65 years until Dolores' passing in 2007. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairbury & a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. Earl was a World War II Army Combat Veteran. He served as a First Sergeant with the 12th Armored Division, nicknamed the "Hellcats". He specialized in the use of heavy weapons during the Battle of the Rhineland in Germany & France (1944-1945). Earl was a licensed Nebraska Real Estate Broker since 1950. He owned & operated Earl Elgert Realty in Fairbury for over 40 years before moving to Lincoln with his wife in the late 1980's. He practiced real estate with his sons Mike & Pat until the age of 85. He retired in 2002.
Earl is survived by: Sons: Mike Elgert, John Elgert, Matt Elgert all of Lincoln. Son & Daughter-in-law: Pat & Judy Elgert of Lincoln, Daughter & Son -in -law: Francie & Kim Elder of Lincoln, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren.
Earl was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Sister Mildred Eilts, Daughter-in-law Linda Elgert, Brothers-in-law Bill Parker & Francis Parker.
Burial was in the Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, NE.
A devoted husband, & dedicated to family, Earl enjoyed following the pursuits & activities of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. He married Mary Dolores Parker on December 13, 1941. They were united in Marriage for 65 years until Dolores' passing in 2007. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairbury & a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. Earl was a World War II Army Combat Veteran. He served as a First Sergeant with the 12th Armored Division, nicknamed the "Hellcats". He specialized in the use of heavy weapons during the Battle of the Rhineland in Germany & France (1944-1945). Earl was a licensed Nebraska Real Estate Broker since 1950. He owned & operated Earl Elgert Realty in Fairbury for over 40 years before moving to Lincoln with his wife in the late 1980's. He practiced real estate with his sons Mike & Pat until the age of 85. He retired in 2002.
Earl is survived by: Sons: Mike Elgert, John Elgert, Matt Elgert all of Lincoln. Son & Daughter-in-law: Pat & Judy Elgert of Lincoln, Daughter & Son -in -law: Francie & Kim Elder of Lincoln, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren.
Earl was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Sister Mildred Eilts, Daughter-in-law Linda Elgert, Brothers-in-law Bill Parker & Francis Parker.
Burial was in the Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, NE.
Family Members
Children
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
