Passed away, September 2, 2017. Age 93. Loving husband of the late Imelda “Milly” for 49 years. Dear father of Lynn (Tom) Miller, Kenneth (Nancy) Podewils, Joan (Randy) Burkwald, Richard (Connie) Podewils, Mary Wagner, Betty (Glenn) Alioto, and Connie (Terry) Bergemann. Proud grandpa of 18 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Dale (Marge Lebrick), his parents, Edwin and Elsie, his brother Lester and his sister-in-laws Rosemary and Audrey. Brother of Erwin (Norrene) Podewils and Donald Podewils and his dear friend Patt Temke. Also loved by many other relatives, neighbors and friends.
Elroy was a proud US Army veteran serving in WWII. An Operating Engineer for Local 139 for 61 years. A member at St. Agnes for 70 years. Elroy was a lifelong resident of Butler, USA.
A special thank you to Beechwood Home Away from Home for their kind and compassionate care of our dad.
Visitation at ST. AGNES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 12801 West Fairmount Avenue, Butler, Friday, September 8, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial 12:00 PM.