Jeranek, Elmer W.

Elmer W. Jeranek, 98, of La Crosse passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Lakeview Healthcare Center in West Salem. He was born in Lakewood, Wisconsin on July 27, 1917 to Rudolph and Mary (Holt) Jeranek. On October 12, 1940 he married Dorothy Kilman. They had three sons. She preceded him in death in 2007.

Elmer is survived by two sons, James (Bonnie) and Ronald Jeranek, and daughter-in-law, Dianne Jeranek,10 grandchildren: Torry (Deb), Paul (Sara), Perry, Meredith (Howie) McCann, Craig (Megan), Wade (Erin), Tyler , Chad (Julie Krause), Mark (Kim) and Jayme (Tim) Miller, 12 great grandchildren, 4 step-great grandchildren. He is also survived one brother, Barney.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Roger in 2009, his parents, one sister, Evelyn Wolfe, and 3 brothers, Earl, Carl, Ray, and their spouses.

Elmer worked for General Motors, the Town of Lakewood, and retired from the U.S. Forest Service. He loved hunting and fishing (especially trout) and horseshoes. He will be lovingly missed.

The Dickinson Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Per Elmer's wish, there will be no service. The family will hold a memorial gathering at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dickinsonfuneralhomes.com


Published in Green Bay Press-Gazette from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24, 2016