William L. Elm - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

May 22, 1945 - September 9, 2018


William L. Elm age 73 of Maple Grove. Survived by wife, Francine Elm, In-laws, Connie & John Riley, Eric & Nicole (Aidan, Kieran), Lisa (Riley),Vickey & Mike Palm, Joseph (Zoe, Evelyn), Dan & Amber (Lauren, Paige), Niece Nickie & Dave (Mikey), Niece Melissa (Kai), sister Diane & John Thorpe, Nephew Chris & Lori (Katie, Jordan), Niece Casey & JT (Addison, Carsten), and many extended family members and friends.

Preceded in death by, parents Gordy & Sally Elm, In-laws Ray & Vina Baseman, Debra & Michael Deason, Nephew Jon Riley, Grandnephew Declan Riley, Uncle Doug (Marion), Uncle Bob (Pat).




6 Comments

  1. Buzz schmeltzer says:

    I enjoyed working with him and his humor.He was a United States hero

  2. Rich Carda says:

    So sorry for your loss, I worked with Bill for many years at McGill / Banta.

  3. Linda Sadusky says:

    So sorry for your loss. I worked will Bill at McGill/Jensen in St. Paul. He was a nice man. God bless you.

  4. David Lang says:

    Connie Riley sent me the notice so sorry to hear. Truly is the season of the witch for us of a certain age my sympathies to those that were close.

  5. Karen Kammer says:

    Bill, always a twinkle in your eye, a wry sense of humor, often pulling my leg and always, always being there for your family. Much love to you and your beautiful Fran.

  6. Lyle Johnson says:

    My very very good friend and fellow Viet Nam Vet. I’m going to miss him deeply as we sent many a E-mails with

    differnt subjects and many many laughs. I’ll never forget our meals at McDonalds or getting in trouble at the

    O’Connells!

    Will see you again Bill !!

    Love to you and Fran

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