91, Mt. Morris, surrounded by, Isy and his family, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his home.
Elmer was a laborer in the Milwaukee area and he served in the US Navy in WWII as an aerial photographer. He was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with Isy and his family.
He is survived by his children: Jennifer (Chuck) Burleson, Virginia Beach, VA; Jeff (Sue) Sell, Mosinee; Patti Sell, Almond; Penni (Steve) Werner, Sussex; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; loving friend, Isy Groth, Redgranite; a sister, Nancy Kotora, Steubenville, OH; sister-in-laws, Charlotte Ludorf, Milwaukee and Colleen Sell, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Emily Sell; his wife, Betty in 2000; and a brother, Elvin Sell.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 with a funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Schramka Funeral Home, 7841 West Appleton Ave., Milwaukee (414) 464-4040. Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7301 W. Nash St., Milwaukee.