Elmer F. Uthke

Elmer F. Uthke, 87, of rural Dover died Friday November 28, 2008 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. Elmer was born August 17, 1921 in Eyota to Benhart and Clara (Pries) Uthke. He served in the Army during WWII from 1942 - 1946 in Rome and the South Pacific. Following the war Elmer married Phyllis Loppnow on October 26, 1947. She died in June of 1953. He married Annabell R. Plank on February 12, 1957. Elmer farmed near Dover, drove milk truck for Tom Smith and Bernie Boettcher and worked at Schultz Equipment in St. Charles. He was a member of the St. Charles United Church of Christ, the St. Charles Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Posts. Elmer enjoyed fishing trips, going on cruises and Friday morning 'Tea Parties' with his brothers and brothers-in-law. Survivors include his wife Annabell, three children; Charles (Rachel) Uthke of Austin, Dennis (Shirley) Uthke of Dover and Dianne K. Lechner of Janesville, MN, five grandchildren, five step grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 12 step great-grandchildren, two brothers, Marvin and LaVaine (Marguarite) of Eyota, a sister Velate Schuchard of Millville and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis, two brothers, Charles and Alvin and two sisters, Luella and Bernice. Funeral Services will be 10AM Wednesday at St. Charles United Church of Christ with Pastor Jason Chamberlain officiating. Burial will follow in Viola Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Tuesday at Hoff Funeral Home in St. Charles. They may also call one hour before services at the church on Wednesday. Please share a memory of Elmer on-line or view his Tribute Video, when completed, at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/41986