Elwin A. "Al" Grammer, 90. passed away Friday September 2, 2011 at Lincoln Manor with his family and Pastor Danny Cox by his side.
A service to celebrate Elwin's life will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday September 6, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel, Highway 51, Decatur . Visitation will be from 12 Noon until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors by the Navy will be at Graceland Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be given to Homeward Bound Pet Shelter.
Elwin was born on June 11, 1921 in Decatur, the son of Louis E. and Nellie McIntire Grammer, Sr. Elwin was a member of Grace United Methodist Church for over 55 years and usher at the church for almost 30 years. He was a telegraph clerk for the Wabash, Norfolk & Southern Railroad, retiring in 1986 after 44 years of service. Elwin was a 60 year member of T. C. Union, member of the Moose Lodge and the VFW. He was a Navy Seabee in the South Pacific during WWII. Elwin loved classical music, jazz and going to the band concerts in Central Park. He was a loyal Cub Fan, loved going to the Avon theater, attending all Millikin sports games and he loved listening to jazz on Saturday afternoons at LSB.
Elwin is survived by his nephew Rick Grammer and wife Linda of Decatur; great nieces Anna Lingle of Decatur, Erin Sundermeyer of Clearwater, FL, Mandy Grammer of St. Petersburg, FL and Libby Garver-Grammer of Pasadena, CA; great nephews Matt Grammer of Decatur and Nathan Quihius of San Francisco, CA., Elwin's special beagle dog named "Bernie" who was adopted by Gloria Benson, and special friend Penny Conley.
Elwin was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister-in-law Louis E. Grammer, Jr. and wife Janice, niece Judy Quihius.
The family would like to extend a special thanks for the great care that was given to Elwin by the staff at Lincoln Manor and all the staff at Harbor Light Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com
" A Life Celebration Home"
I wanted to express my condolences to the family of Elwin Grammer. I was privileged to know him during my Music Ministry at Grace Church. He was a gracious gentleman and a blessing to all.
| gary ransdell |
the big E |
September 8, 2011 |
Janet & I would see the big "E" at the LSB on many a Sat. aft. and listen to some great music...he loved being there - he always had the best seat - right in front - sitting at the bar. When he got ready to go (a bit ahead of the end) - he always ask me & janet if we wanted his seat...I guess we'll stand now.
Miss ya "E"
