It is with much sadness that the family of Richard Elbaor announces his passing from this life into the presence of our Savior and reuniting with his wife, Teresa and many others who have passed before him.

Richard Norber Elbaor was born on March 17, 1929 in East Chicago, Indiana to Alexander (Otto) and Helen (Perz) Elbaor. He enlisted in the Army in 1945 at the age of 16 to help in the war effort, but when his age was found out, he was sent home. He then enlisted again in the Navy at the age of 18, serving his country for 20 years during post World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Richard was married to Teresa Clara Juran in a civil ceremony on October 28, 1950 at Falls Church, Virginia, and had their marriage blessed in a Rite of the Catholic Church on July 14, 1951 at Arlington, Virginia. To their union 4 children were born: Richard, Rodney, Rita and Rene'.

Richard was stationed at Great Lakes, IL, San Diego, CA, Quantico, VA and aboard the ship, USS Wright and submarine duty, programming computers. He received several awards for Good Conduct and the National Defense Service medal. He retired in 1968 and made Amery, WI their home. He and wife, Teresa, spent the next 35 plus years traveling with family and friends and wintering in Texas.

Richard is preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife, Teresa, and brothers, Leonard and Alexander. Left to mourn are his children; Richard, Rodney, Rita (Ed Bailey) and Rene' (Gary Tendrup). His 4 grandchildren, Dale (Becky) Bailey, Kate (Jeremy) Keeble, David (Sarah) Bailey, and Jessica (Brian) Hicks. He was also blessed with 9 great-grandchildren and one more on the way. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.

Richard has requested to be entombed with his wife Teresa at the North West Veterans National Cemetery in Spooner, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Amery VFW Post 7929 at 730 Wisconsin Ave, Amery, WI, Amery Memory Care, Amery, WI or East Lincoln Alliance Church Benevolent fund.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at the East Lincoln Alliance Church with Pastor Randy Schussman officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Wednesday at the Williamson-White Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 222 Harriman Avenue North Amery, Wisconsin.