Elmer Arthur Smeltzer
Visitation on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM
Pine River United Church

Cemetery:
Lurgan Cemetery
In Memory of
Elmer Arthur Smeltzer
August 16th, 1935 - May 10th, 2017

Place of Death

SBGHC- Kincardine, ON

Obituary

Elmer Smeltzer, of RR#1 Ripley, passed away at Kincardine Hospital on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at the age of 81. He was born in Kincardine Township on August 16, 1935 to the late Elva (Hooey) and Arthur Smeltzer. Beloved Husband of Marianne Smeltzer (West).Dear father of Dan (Darlene) Smeltzer of RR#1 Ripley, Jean Anne Smeltzer of London and Liz (Fred) Durnin of Kingsbridge. Greatly missed by grandchildren Jennelle, Kurtis, Kyle, Emma, Maggie and Sarah. Also survived by sisters Mary (Jim) Mills of Muskoka, Iva Smeltzer (Peter Kiourelis) of Mississauga and Arla (John) Dahmer of Ripley, brother-in-law Jim (Hope) West of Ashfield and sister-in-law Sharon MacDougall of Goderich. Visitation will be held from the Pine River United Church on Saturday May 13, 2017 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Service will be conducted from the church on Sunday May 14, 2017 at 2 PM.

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Message from Al and Fran Edwards2017-05-24 10:17:34

We are so very sorry for your loss.  Elmer was always a friendly guy in and around Ripley.  He will be missed.

Message from Bethany Muhvic & Eric Birkhaug2017-05-16 00:47:39

Our deepest condolences. Prayers for strength and peace during this very difficult time.  All our love,  the Muhvic and Birkhaug family

Message from George Richards2017-05-15 19:35:53

Dear Marianne-I am saddened to hear of Elmer's passing

He will be sadly missed by his family & many friends-he was a man of integrity,whose company I enjoyed for years

My deepest condolences

Message from Dwayne & Sandra Banks2017-05-15 09:55:54

So sorry to hear of your loss Jean Anne and Smeltzer Family . Our thoughts are with all of you . Dwayne & Sandra Banks. ILderton .

Message from Allan & Joanne Duncan2017-05-15 09:06:30

We were saddened to hear of Elmer's passing.  We always looked foward to hearing his cheery voice on the phone.  Allan enjoyed keeping in touch with him about what was going on in Ontario.  Sincerest condolences to Elmer's family.

Allan & Joanne Duncan

 

Message from Delores vanOsch2017-05-15 06:46:28

Dear Marieanne and family :

      My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.

        Cherish the wonderful memories.

may he rest in Peace

       Sincerely,

           Delores vanOsch and family

Message from Merv and Gloria Courtney2017-05-14 21:04:48

Our sympathy to the family and please accept our condolences.  Besides being a related, I have known Elmer from elementary school and usually saw him at the Ripley reunions.  It was always a pleasure to talk to him about old times and memories.

Message from Barb Hayden2017-05-14 12:43:33

Sorry to hear about Elmer - my sympathy to all his family.

Message from Bill & Marlene Pace2017-05-13 12:52:07

With our sincere sympathy.

Message from Karen & Barry Stnson2017-05-13 12:48:46

You are in our payers and thoughts at this time, I am not travelling to well at the moment or we would be there

Message from Don and Doreen Steele2017-05-13 09:22:48

We are so sad to hear of Elmer's passing. Our heartfelt condolences are with the family at this time. 

Message from Dwight, Helen, Amber and Peyton Howald2017-05-13 08:35:27

To Elmer's Family my sincerest condolence We are out of town and not able to attend but out thoughts are with you. Elmer always was a pleasure to visit with when he would come into the office at Amberley to find out or let us know what was going on out there he will truly be missed!

Message from Murray and Audrey Trelford2017-05-12 20:52:20

Sincere sympathy to Marianne and family on the passing of Elmer. We enjoyed our visit with you both last summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Message from Carol & Bob Andrew2017-05-12 18:57:17

Dear Marianne and family - Please accept our heartfelt condolences  at this sad time.Sincerely, Carol and Bob.

Message from Robert & Joanne Burt 2017-05-12 14:53:38

Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.

Message from Don and Lynn Brooks2017-05-12 13:53:10

Deepest Sympathy to the Smeltzer family on your loss.

Message from Hayley Linfield2017-05-12 13:14:33

To Liz and family,

I am so sorry for your loss.  I'm sure that your memories of your father (and grandfather) will stay with you always.  My deepest condolences.

Hayley, Charlie and Wes

Message from Sheila Dawson2017-05-12 12:31:35

Marianne and family,

   Please accept my sincere sympathy on Elmer's passing. 

Sheila Dawson(Collins)

Message from Mark Becker2017-05-12 11:48:20

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Smeltzer Family.

Message from Walter and Lorraine Arnold2017-05-12 11:02:42

Our sincere sympathy in your loss of a dear husband & father. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Message from Paula & Steve Culbert2017-05-12 10:41:31

We sure will miss you Elmer.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Anne and family.

Message from Laura Stewart 2017-05-12 10:05:03

My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Jean Anne. 

Thinking of you during this difficult time... xox

Laura Stewart

Message from Ginette Chretien2017-05-12 09:59:03

Jean-Anne - Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family during these difficult times. 

 

Message from Dick Richards2017-05-11 19:45:53

Very saddened to hear the news today. I missed Elmer last summer at the ruinion and I imagine it is the only one he missed since he began coming. He will be fondly remembered by everyone. My condolences to Marianne, Liz, Dan  and Jean Anne.

Dick Richards

Message from Jane and Fern broomfield2017-05-11 19:42:10

Marianne and family

We were sorry to hear about Elmer's passing. He certainly gave it a fight. We have enjoyed many conversations over the years at the MacDonald reunion. We will be thinking of you with love and caring. 

We are away in Michigan for the week end or we would be up. We will be listening for the bag pipes as Elmer is laid to rest.