Alfred J. Elter

Elter, Alfred J., age 85, of Dayton, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 in Miamisburg, Ohio. He was born November 23, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Herbert and Anna (nee Schmidt) Elter.

On May 17, 1952, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Katherine Frantz in Dayton, Ohio, at Corpus Christi Church, and settled in Kettering, Ohio, where they began their married life. Their life in Ohio included residences in Kettering, Spring Valley and Waverly, prior to settling into Elmcroft of Miamisburg, where Elizabeth is still a resident.

He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth; daughters: Kathleen (Elter) and her husband: George Hanrahan, Susan (Elter) and her husband: Robert Rodebush; sons: Thomas Elter and his wife: Prangthip (Thasanoh), Michael Elter and his wife: Kristin; three grandchildren: Ryan Rodebush, Samuel Elter and Brandon Elter. H is further survived by his sister: Margaret and her husband: Charles Nickel; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Alfred had a long career as a toolmaker, and retired from Pitney Bowes in Miamisburg. He was very handy at anything he tried, from jewelry-making and watch repair, to home remodeling and repair. His proudest achievement was designing and overseeing the building of their retirement home on the 5-acre "farm" he shared with his wife, in Spring Valley, Ohio.

He enjoyed special family events with camera in hand and hysterically laughing while watching "Tom & Jerry" and "Roadrunner" cartoons with young family members. He was best buddies with the family dog, Daisy, who loved to curl up in his lap and be spoiled.

A nature lover at heart, he enjoyed feeding and watching song birds, admiring wildlife and viewing geologic wonders in national parks. He was an avid gardener, loved being outdoors on his tractor on the "Farm", that was planted with fruit trees, vegetables and his beloved irises. He stocked his pond, where he enjoyed watching family members fish during visits.

Memorial services will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 21, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home – South Chapel, 3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering with Chaplain Hal Ward officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. until time of services at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Acclaim Hospice and Palliative Care of Dayton, 7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 135, Dayton, Ohio 45459. The funds will be used to enable those less fortunate to access compassionate, quality care.