Richard Elert

Joined his beloved wife, Jeanette (nee Hoppe), of 49 years on March 25, 2011, age 81. Adoring father who was very proud of his family of Alison (Jon) O' Brien and grand-dog, Lady. Brother of the late Harry (Emily) Elert, Kenneth (Karyn) Elert, the late Ruth (Norman) Aas, Gordon (Barbara) Elert and Carol (Jack) Hanson. Special friend of Irene Trester-Lenz and her extended family. Loved by other relatives, friends and caring staff at Elizabeth Residence, Racine. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Thursday, March 31, 11:00-12:45 PM Service 1:00 PM. Burial Highland. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated. Proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dick enjoyed having people around him and was always the life of the party. He will be dearly missed.