Elmer R. Gandt
April 28, 1926 - October 13, 2021
        

Found peace and was received by the Lord on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the age of 95. He is survived by his son, Joel (Eileen) Gandt, and grandchildren, Alexandra Gandt and Samantha Gandt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudine Gandt, son, Jeff Gandt, his father and mother, Edward and Clara Gandt, brother, Karl Gandt, and sister, Phyllis Krohn. He is further survived by other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Elmer Gandt was born April 28, 1926 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, attended Parochial school, and was baptized, and confirmed there, and then attended Oconomowoc High School.

He married Claudine James on August 26, 1951 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and began their married life in Oconomowoc. Son Jeff was born in 1956 and Joel in 1959.  They also resided in Ottumwa, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, and St. Louis, Missouri before retiring to Lillian, Alabama in 1984. In 2008, Three Pillars Retirement Community in Dousman became their home.

He saw service in the Wisconsin State Guard, U.S. Navy, and the Wisconsin National Guard where he achieved the rank of First Lieutenant and commanded Company “G” from November, 1951 until April, 1953.

His Postal career began in Oconomowoc in September, 1946 as a regular City Carrier and Window Clerk. His appointment as Postal Inspector came in November of 1962 and he served in this capacity until retirement in November of 1982.

Elmer had many interests including woodworking, painting, volunteering, playing golf, visiting his family, and travelling. He enjoyed all sports and was a proud fan of the Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers, and St. Louis Cardinals. He also was an avid reader of non-fiction and particularly enjoyed World War II era biographies.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 36014 Sunset Drive, Dousman, Wisconsin visitation from 10am until time of service at 11 a.m. Burial at La Belle Cemetery will be private. Donations to St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 126, Dousman, WI 53118 in Elmer’s memory are appreciated.