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Elza L. Gass

[August 06, 2014]  DECATUR - Elza “Leroy” Gass, 93, of Mount Pulaski, formerly of Niantic, passed away at 7:15 a.m. July 30, 2014 at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mount Pulaski.

Visitation: Two hours prior to the time of service at United Methodist Church, Niantic.

Service: 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, at the United Methodist Church, Niantic

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln

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Elza “Leroy” Gass, 93, of Mount Pulaski, formerly of Niantic, passed away at 7:15 a.m. July 30, 2014 at Vonderlieth Living Center, Mount Pulaski.

Leroy was born August 26, 1920 in Dawson, the son of Elza Edward and Mary Ann Sullivan Gass. He married Hope Pritchett May 1943. She preceded him in death in 2009.

Leroy was survived by one daughter: Linda Burke of Decatur; one sister: Betty Bragg of Decatur. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; brothers: Norman, Virgil, Lester, and Herbert Gass; sisters: Martha, Doris, Lois, Thelma and one grandson: Craig Burke.

Leroy graduated from Niantic High School in 1939; He played with St. Louis Cardinals Minor League from 1939-1941; and served in the United States Army in World War II. Elza worked at Staleys in Decatur for 41 years. He served on the Niantic Volunteer Fire Department for 33 years and 15 years as Fire Chief; He had served on the Niantic Village Board for 20 years; Eight as Village Board Trustee and 12 years as Mayor of Niantic. He was baseball manager for Niantic Little League for many years.

Services for Leroy will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at United Methodist Church, Niantic, IL with Rev. C.W. Reneker officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Long Point Cemetery, Niantic with Military Rites accorded. Memorials may be given to Niantic Fire Department or United Methodist Church of Niantic. Services were entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.

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