Elmer C. Grosskopf

Elmer C. Grosskopf 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 29, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 8, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Louise (Hardt) Grosskopf. On July 7, 1962, he married Elaine Sell at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. A veteran of the United States Army, his active duty during World War II was from July 3, 1942 until November 25, 1945. He served with the European Theatre in the 95th Division Reconnaissance Unit and was awarded the Bronze Star. Elmer was employed with Consolidated Freightways, Wausau as a truck driver for many years until his retirement. Among his many interests, he enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, going up to his cottage in Harrison Hills, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Grosskopf, Wausau; one son, Brian (Mary Kay) Grosskopf, Wausau; one step-son, Craig (Lisa) Wetzel, Las Vegas, Nev.; three grandchildren, Paul and Emily Grosskopf and Daniel Wetzel; one brother, Edgar Grosskopf, Wausau; one sister, Esther Miller, Wausau; one sister-in-law, Janet Grosskopf, Oshkosh; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Edwin Grosskopf. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 1, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Rev. Gary Schultz will officiate. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau with full military honors conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Burns Post #388. Friends may call Friday from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com