Elmer J. Haefner, age 89, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Oak Park Place in Madison. He was born on May 18, 1925 in East Bristol and was the son of John and Laura (Kelly) Haefner. Elmer served in the U.S. Navy in Okinowa at the end of WWII. He was a member of the V.F.W. #9362 and American Legion Post #333 He worked for the Dane County Highway Department until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; a daughter Carolyn (Nick) Fatsis of Madison, 2 grandchildren Kayle and Ellis; 3 brothers, John (Clarice) of Columbus, Chuck of Conover, Gene (Dixie) of Marshall and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife Mary and 3 brothers LeRoy, Orville and Ted
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street, Sun Prairie, with Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt presiding. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be at Sun Prairie Memory Gardens.
Tuschen-Newcomer Funeral Home
Sun Prairie, WI 608-837-5400
www.newcomerfh.com