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Official Obituary of

D. Elroy Lauer

December 14, 1939 ~ November 20, 2019 (age 79) 79 Years Old

D. Elroy Lauer Obituary

Daniel “Elroy” Lauer, 79, passed away Nov. 20, 2019, in Ellensburg, Wash. He was born Dec. 14, 1939, to Joseph and Rosemary Arnzen Lauer, in Winona, Idaho.

Elroy attended area schools before starting work for the Hoene Implement Co. He married Shirley Nuttman on June 22, 1963, in Keuterville. Following their marriage, they moved to Grangeville, where he remained. Shirley passed away in 2001. He worked for Art Smith Logging, G & D Machinery and Lauer Repair and Welding. Elroy was a member of the Eagles and the Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working.

He is survived by his sons: Joe of Ellensburg, Wash., and Kenny of Grangeville; brother J.D. Lauer; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents; son Roy; and brother Wayne “Tiny” Lauer.