Elmer L. Blatz

Dear Barbara, I am saddened to hear of Elmer's death. Coral alerted me to the news earlier today. Know that your writing friends from CALL will keep you in their hearts and their prayers. Many of us have been in a similar place within the last few years, so we reach out to comfort and cheer. May the beauty of budding nature bring you joy even during this time of mourning. Carol

- Carol Rottman

My heart is heavy. Elmer was an amazing person. It was my honor to know him and to see him with his family. He provided some memorable events for my children with his generosity and his old Mercedes. Elmer seemed to lead a blessed life when it came to many things and maybe most especially to golfing. I used to call him to get his golf schedule so I knew when it was safe to hang my laundry out or when I was going to have my garden watered for free. It never rained when Elmer had a golf date 😉 I don't know how I will garden or hang out laundry without him to call for a weather report. I loved hearing Elmer tell a story, and maybe most fun of all was his wife trying to stop him from telling some of them. I loved his sense of humor and the sound of his laugh. I loved the easy way he and his wife were together. They were my shining example of a happy marriage. No matter how dark a situation appeared, I never saw Elmer with anything other than a bright an positive outlook. I learned a lot about that from his example. His passing is going to leave a large empty space and I can't help but think the world will be a little darker place without him here. My heart is heavy because I know how much his wife, children, grandchildren and twin will miss him. I know how long it takes to find that "new normal" and how painful the process can be. My heart is with you all. I hope his mom, and even his mother-in-law, both greeted him when he crossed over. It is a vision I will hold to. I will remember him with fondness and many thanks for all the wonderful things I saw him do and for the wonderful generosity he bestowed on my family. Thank you, Elmer. Rest in peace.

- Kathy Seelye