Elmer John Sass

Elmer John Sass, 84, died Friday, April 4th, 2014 at his home in rural Chatfield.

Elmer was born October 6th, 1929 to Lawrence & Odelia (Wallerich) Sass in Wabasha County. He was baptized at Albany Catholic Church.

On Oct. 17, 1953 he married Marlys Schroeder at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester.

They resided 60 years on a farm in the Chatfield area.

Elmer is survived by his wife Marlys; his three children, Pam (Mike) Thieke, Rahn (Pat) Sass, Scott (Barb) Sass; Grandchildren, Meghan (Tom) Evans, Rachel (Ben) Morey, Aaron (Shana) Thieke, Jesse (Jamie) Sass, Jacob Sass, Alex Sass, Karen Sass; Great-Grandchildren, Thad & Adia Evans, Brayen, Marlys, & Ruthie Morey; Waylon, Wesley, & Tilly Thieke; Evelyn Crouse; and his brother Larry Sass.

He is preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

The visitation will be Monday, April 7th, 2014 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Chatfield Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue on tuesday one hour prior to service at church.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Chatfield Lutheran Church in Chatfield, MN with Pastor Mark Docken officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Chatfield Cemetery.

Memorials will be given to Chatfield Lutheran Church.