Earl Frederick Elgert

Earl Frederick Elgert 95 of Lincoln, NE. formerly Fairbury, NE., passed away August 26, 2012 in Lincoln. A devoted husband, & dedicated to family, Earl enjoyed following the pursuits & activities of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. Earl was born March 23, 1917 in Fairbury to John & Louisa (Huelhorst) Elgert. He married Mary Dolores Parker on December 13, 1941. They were united in Marriage for 65 years until Dolores' passing in 2007. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairbury & a member of the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln. Earl was a WW II Army Combat Veteran. He served as a First Sergeant with the 12th Armored Division, nicknamed the "Hellcats". He specialized in the use of heavy weapons during the Battle of the Rhineland in Germany & France (1944-1945). Earl was a licensed Nebraska Real Estate Broker since 1950. He owned & operated Earl Elgert Realty in Fairbury for over 40 years before moving to Lincoln with his wife in the late 1980's. He practiced real estate with his sons Mike & Pat until the age of 85. He retired in 2002. He is survived by Sons: Mike Elgert, John Elgert, Matt Elgert all of Lincoln. Son & Daughter-in-law: Pat & Judy Elgert of Lincoln, Daughter & Son -in -law: Francie & Kim Elder of Lincoln, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Sister Mildred Eilts, Daughter-in-law Linda Elgert, Brothers-in-law Bill Parker & Francis Parker. Rosary will be Wednesday August 29, 2012 at 7 p.m. at Gerdes-Meyer Chapel in Fairbury, the family will greet friends following the Rosary. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday August 30, 2012 @ 10:30 a.m. @ St. Michael's Catholic Church in Fairbury with Father John Birkel officiating. Burial at the Fairbury Cemetery - Fairbury, NE. Memorials to the Humane Society in Lincoln, NE.