Elmer J. Kelderman Obituary's Obituary
Elmer John Kelderman, 72, went to be with our Lord on October 31, 2009. Elmer was born to John & Susie(Menninga) Kelderman on November 16, 1936. He was a long time resident and farmer in the Centerville area. Elmer became a resident of Golden Age Care Center in 2004 where he lived his final years. Elmer is survived by five children, Dwight Kelderman(Lynn), Bonnie Derby(Dann), Debra Mart(Kevin) Cindy Busch(Eric), Judy Feagins(Vaughn), 11 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, brother, Tunis Kelderman(Joann), sister, Wilma Stam and his ex-wife Shirley. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law Albert Stam. 'We will remember our dad for his jokes and his amazing strength and resilience.' A family fellowship will be held at the Church of the Nazarene in Moravia at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 4, 2009 followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Terry Chapman officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family which may be left at or mailed to Thomas Funeral Home -- 23548 Hwy 5 -- PO Box 125 -- Centerville, Iowa 52544. Condolences may be left at www.thomasfh.com Book Travel to Services To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Elmer J. Kelderman Obituary please visit our Sympathy Store.
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