James Elser

James D. Elser, 73, of Ligonier, passed away on Thursday November 21, 2013 at his home. He was born on November 23, 1939 in York Township to Charley and Cleone (Reidenbach) Elser. He married Patricia Ann Kinnison on November 25, 1969 in Wawaka, IN. He is survived by his wife, Ann, of Ligonier, a brother, Richard B. (Roberta) Elser of Albion, IN, 2 Sisters, Elizabeth Shellman of Albion, IN and Helen (Robert) Coil of Wolf Lake, IN. 3 Sisters-in-Law also survive, Marjorie Elser of Albion, Pat Frymier of Auburn and Peggy Elser of Albion. Numerous nieces and nephews survive. Also surviving is a former wife Donna (Gandy) Brozoski of Middleton, Ohio. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Charles W., Raymond M., Harold W. Elser, and a brother- in- law, Robert Shellman. A half sister, Vonita (Clifton) Bair, and a half brother and his wife, Gerald Burnell (Nadine Mault) Elser also preceded him in death. Jim graduated from Albion High School in 1958. He lived in Americus, GA from 1970-1975, when he moved to Ligonier. He retired from Ventline Division of Philips Industries in 1988, after 28 years of service as Time Study and Plant Engineer. He was a member of the Ligonier Elks Lodge #451 and the Kendallville Elks Lodge #86 A time of visitation with the family will be on Tuesday November 26, 2013 from 12-6 P.M. A funeral service in his honor will be on Tuesday at 6 P.M. at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN 46767. Celebrant Larry Baker will officiate. Private family burial will be at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Noble County Humane Shelter or the hospice organization of the donor’s choice. Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.