Elroy passed, peacefully at home, with his loving wife by his side on August 2, 2023 at the age of 88 years. He will be remembered by his beloved wife of 67 years, Donna (nee Gettelman); dear father of Deborah (Robert), James (Sandra),and Kim. Proud grandpa of Scott, Jennifer, Heidi, Kaitlin, Kyle and 5 great grandchildren; extended family and many friends. He is reunited with his parents Roland and Barbara (Bert Boegel), brothers Kenneth and Gerald (Loretta), son Kenneth and grandson Daniel.
Elroy was a farmer growing up and enjoyed leading his own polka band, "Elroy's Rhythm Rascals", with whom he played at many weddings in his early youth. He was a proud member of The Knight's of Columbus (Germantown) for many years and was an active member of the Holy Name Society at St Boniface. At the St Boniface Fall Festival Elroy would run the Music and beverage tent for many decades. Prior to retirement he was a Sales and Service Manager at Jack Doyle Motors in Germantown then retired from Brigg's and Stratton in 1995. His retirement years were spent with Donna in Theresa WI.