Gone, but Not Forgotten

The following classmate is Gone, but not Forgotten. What follows on this page is information received when notified of the death.


The Association of Graduates has recently learned of the death of Lt Col (Ret) John E. Elfers, CS-14 class of 1963. Lt Col Elfers passed away on 2 Jul 2016 in Rock Springs, WI of injuries sustained in a farming accident.

Visitation will be from 1400-1800 hours on 10 Jul 2016 at the Hoof Funeral Home; 312 N Park St; Reedsburg, WI 53959 (608) 524-2337 www.hooffuneralhome.com. A funeral service will be held on 11 Jul 2016 at 1100 hours at St John’s Lutheran Church; 380 Walnut St; Loganville, WI 53943 (608) 727-2000.

His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to St John’s Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be left online at the funeral home website or may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Dottie:
Mrs. Dorothy Elfers; PO Box 61; Rock Springs, WI 53961-9751