Obituary of W. Edward Eltzroth
W. Edward “Ed” Eltzroth, 82, of Shorewood, IL passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 28, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 12, 1939 in Chillicothe, OH to the late William Earl and Edna (Bier) Eltzroth. He attended the University of Cincinnati and upon graduation he began a dedicated career with Mead Containers (Mead Corporation) in Bridgeview, IL until his retirement. He and his family moved to the Chicago area in 1965 and lived in Chicago Ridge, Park Forest, and Flossmoor. In 2005, he and his wife, Sue, moved to the Shorewood Glen community in Shorewood, IL.
He loved playing golf and bocce ball with friends, and watching sports (especially The Ohio State Buckeyes). He enjoyed listening to jazz and big band music, traveling, and teasing and joking with everyone. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a gentle and loving man who was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
Ed is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Sue (Yerian) Salamandyk Eltzroth; daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia (Michael) Lahr of New Lenox, IL and Amy (Scott) Stoefen of Bartlett, IL; grandchildren, Matthew ‘Madi’ Lahr, Luke Stoefen, Mitchell Lahr, and Megan Lahr; step-children, Cindy Salamandyk, Kristin Salamandyk (AJ Adams) and Tim Salamandyk (Jeff Bledsoe); brother, Thomas (Mary Kay) Eltzroth; three nieces and one nephew; and many close friends.
Ed is preceded in death by his late wife, Edra (Duffy) Eltzroth; son, Mark Eltzroth; granddaughter, Lindsey Stoefen; and brother, Daniel Eltzroth.
His family is sincerely grateful to his devoted care-giver, Susan Olmos, and the wonderful staff at Lightways Joliet Hospice who helped to provide exceptional care and bring him comfort.
A Memorial Visitation and Celebration of Life for Ed will be held at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 3-6 p.m., with a service of remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. Social distancing and facemasks will be observed. His final earthly remains will be interred at a later date at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip, IL.
The family has requested to live stream the services of their loved one on September 3, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. Please click on this link (https://youtu.be/UIsPQP6d4Mk) and follow the instructions to show your support for them at a time when you cannot be physically present, but your thoughts, prayers and connection are.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
