Lynn Darrel Elder
December 23, 1925 – February 21, 2014
Lynn D. Elder, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed on February 21, 2014.
Lynn was born December 23, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, to Margaret and Jack Elder.
After graduating from DeVilbiss High School, Lynn enlisted in the United States Air Force, and saw action
in the Pacific during World War II.
After the war Lynn returned to Toledo, he met the love of his life, Laura Ann Roether Elder. Married more
than 63 years, they enjoyed square dancing and traveling to Europe to buy merchandise for the gift store
they opened in Perrysburg, Ohio, in 1985, as a retirement business. Prior to that time, Lynn enjoyed
long and successful career in banking.
Lynn is survived by his loving wife Ann, daughters Deborah Elder, Pamela Elder, son Gregory Elder,
daughter-in-law Karen McAnlis Elder, beloved grandchildren Alexandra and Malcolm, and nieces Catherine
Roether Dick (Matthew) and Caroline Roether Bonifas (John) and several great-nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home 222 E.S. Boundary St., Perrysburg
(419-874-3133) from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Tuesday, February 25, 2014 where funeral services will begin at
noon.
Burial will follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.witzlershank.com.