Elmer F. Rother Jr., age 68, died peacefully on August 8, 2019.

He was a proud Vietnam veteran.

Elmer is survived by his beloved wife Lesa; children, Heather Streff, Elijah Rother and Taylor Rother. He is further survived by sisters, Sandy (Ron) Laughlin, Sue (Mark) Mertes and Barb (Mike) Klug. He was a special godfather to Jayson, and is also survived by additional nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Arline Rother and brother, Ron (Jan) Rother.

The funeral service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Waupaca on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2 p.m., with Pastor Ron Siemers officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated