Passed away at his residence, Monday, March 10, 2014. Age 86 years. Survived by his wife of 60 years Matilda A Wilhelm (nee Razmo), A sister Margaritte Eide and his sister-in-law Victoria Magathan. Preceded in death by his parents Fritz and Hildegarde Wilhelm. His brothers in law Edwin Eide and Glenn Magathan. Elmer was born January 13, 1928 in Chicago. He graduated from Geneva Community High School Class of 1946. In 1946 Elmer enlisted in the Army Air Corps, Air Installations Squadron, 307th Bomb Group, 307 Bomb Wing at MacDill Field in Tampa, FL. Received his Bachelors Degree in Education from Northern Illinois State Teachers College in DeKalb Class of 1952, his Masters Degree in School Administration from Northern Illinois University, Class of 1957 and had many additional college classes towards his Doctorate Degree. Elmer began his teaching career with Joliet Public Grade School District #86 at Culbertson School and later taught Science and Mathematics at Gompers Junior High School. Superintendent of Fairmont School District #89 in Lockport from 1962-1971 and Superintendent of Taft School District #90 in Lockport from 1971-1978. Life member of the National Education Association, Illinois Parent Teachers Association. Member of Illinois Association of School Administrators and American Association of School Business Officials. Charter member of the Illinois Sheriffs Association and Special Deputy of Will County Police 1952-1991. Member of the New Lenox Library Board from 22 years and Past President of the Board for 20 years. Member of the Will County Board of Health and Past President of the Board from 1990-1992. Life member, Past Master and Marshal of Lockport Lodge #538 A.F. & A.M, Past member of Channahon Lodge #262 A.F. & A.M. and Past Master of Minooka Lodge #528 A.F. & A.M. Member of Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago, Order of the Easter Star of Illinois Nova Star #187 in Downers Grove, Star Craft Club of Illinois. As a proud veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, Elmer was a member of the Tom E. Hartung American Legion Post 1977. He was honored to visit Washington D.C. on June 7, 2011 with the "Honor Flight" from Chicago. Member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Member of the Boy Scouts of America for over 72 years and obtaining his Eagle Scout Badge in 1945. Former Scout Master of Troop #232 Ingalls Park Methodist Church. Honorary member of the Croatian Cultural Club and member of the German-American Club DANK in Frankfort, IL. Elmer and Matilda traveled extensively visiting all 50 states and 63 foreign countries. He enjoyed nature, yard work, computers, his gold fish pond and bird feeding station in his yard. Elmer had a quick wit, a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes to fit the occasion. He was a very caring and compassionate person always volunteering to help others. A memorial service will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, Monday, March 19 at 6:00 P.M. Rev. Timothy Linstrom officiating. Masonic services will be held at 5:30 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials to Bethlehem Lutheran Church will be appreciated. Private inurnment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 2:00 – 6:00 P.M.