John Henry Elbert Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Henry Elbert (Spencer, Iowa), born in Whittemore, Iowa, who passed away on July 2, 2021, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Timothy Hogan and William Schreiber; his parents-in-law, Jess and Lila Galloway; and his siblings, Ed, Paul, Robert, Louise, Gladys and Ruth.
He is survived by: his grandchildren, Brandon Kauffman, Nicholas Kauffman, Jared Elbert, Adam Elbert, Ryan Nielsen, Garrett Nelson, Jack Elbert, Shane Moran, Nicole Nielsen, Rachel Schneider, Kayla Tafolla, Emily Hagedorn, Amy Johnson, Emma Elbert, Kristin Nelson, Honorary Bearers, Mike, Betty Kaschmitter, Gale, Terry Gruhn, Sheldon and Mary Olson; his wife Gertrude Galloway (Trudy); his children, Mike Elbert (Renee) of Kansas City, MO, Julie Moran (Rob) of Ruthven, IA, Lynn Nielsen (Dennis) of Roland, IA, Janette Nelson (Jim) of West Okoboji, IA and Kyle Elbert (Cindy) of Bloomington, MN; his grandson Nick; and his great grandchildren, Eisley, Cooper, Leona, Oliver, Ossie, Charlotte, Vera, Tatum, Dallas and Talyn.
