A First Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps, Elmer was a WWII War hero, decorated with the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for his bravery as a combat pilot in the 454th Bombardment Group. After the Air Corps, Elmer was a true company man -- employed by JI Case and McQuay-Perfex Corporations until his retirement. He was a graduate of Horlick High School. Elmer was bigger than life, always quick with a joke, a prank or a friendly golf wager.
Lucille was a beloved teacher at Knapp Elementary School. Always lighthearted, she had the best smile, the biggest laugh and the ability to warm any room. A graduate of Park High School and Dominican College, Lucille was an avid reader, a fan of the theater, a savvy stock investor, and talented with ceramics and bridge.
They are loved and survived by their daughters, Jill Parker of Racine, Judi (David) Cook of Hayward, WI; and son, James Felbab of Racine; grandchildren, Michelle Parker of Milwaukee, Kimberley Parker of Milwaukee, Jeffrey (Becki) Cook of Bozeman, MT, Matthew (Jeannene) Cook of Salt Lake City, UT; great-grandchildren, Chloe Cook of MT, and Alexandra and Madeline Cook of UT; Nephew Stephen Christensen of Miami, FL, and Niece Lisa (James) Tornoe of Racine.
They were preceded in death by Elmer’s parents, Joseph and Elsie (Jahnke) Felbab; and Lucille’s parents Raymond and Florence Mayhew; stepfather, David Mayer; sister Jane (Mayhew) Christensen; brother-in-law Howard Christensen; and nephew, Robert Christensen.
A private graveside funeral will be held Friday, July 23, 2010, at 11:30 a.m.
MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine (262) 634-7888
2 comments:
I don't know either of these people, but I know I can only hope to find someone to love me the way these two loved each other.
I was one of Mrs. Felbab's student's at Knapp back in the '60s. Thanks for sharing her with us. I remember her smile, and wanting to make her proud of me. She's part of the reason I read as well as I do.
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