ELMER VISSERS

Elmer C. Vissers, age 99, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1920 to the late Martin and Delia Vissers. Elmer married Evelyn Franz on June 15, 1946 and enjoyed 56 years of marriage. They raised two daughters together, Lynn and Christine, and they resided in Neenah for 68 years. He was employed at the Neenah Foundry for 33 years before he retired. Elmer was an excellent woodworker and enjoyed working on many projects. He was a very kind, friendly man who had a strong faith and was a longtime member at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Neenah. Elmer was a proud veteran of World War II and was involved in five major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

Elmer is survived by his daughters, Lynn Leech and Christine (Wayne) Peters; grandchildren, Jeremy Peters and Lindsay Peters; along with his sisters, Marian (William) Van Asten and Geraldine (Donald) Pennings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Vissers; son-in-law, John Leech;  siblings: Ella (Jake) VanWychen, Miltilda “Tillie” (Ervin) Wellhouse, Wilhelmenia “Minnie” (Frank) Zwiers, Wilbert “Bill” (Frances) Vissers, Harriet (Frank) Weyenberg, George (Frances) Vissers, Florence (Frank) Weyers, and Sylvester (Bonnie) Vissers.

A memorial service for Elmer will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 436 S. Lake Street, Neenah. Visitation will be held at the church from Noon until the time of the service. Elmer will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Neenah.