Elvira Augusta Preuss, 101, passed away at the Lutheran Community Home on December 5, 2024.
She was born on January 23, 1923, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late William Frederick and Susanna Lambertus Preuss.
Elvira graduated from Concordia University Chicago (formerly Concordia Teachers College) and taught elementary school for 41 years at the Immanuel Lutheran School in St. Johnsburg, NY; Chicago, IL; Tyler, TX; Elkhart, IN; Indianapolis, IN; and Seymour, IN. She retired to care for her brother James until his death.
As a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Elvira belonged to the Immanuel Guild and Braille work group. She volunteered at the Indianapolis VA Hospital, Schneck Memorial Hospital, Meals on Wheels, local blood drives, and library book sales. Elvira enjoyed sewing, crafts, music, and reading.
Surviving to cherish her memory are her nieces and nephews: Donna Kiani, Donovan Kieser, Paul Preuss, Steve Kieser, Maurice Preuss, Doug Preuss, Roland Preuss, Mark Preuss, Sue Tresenrider, Renata Lewis, Carolyn Mayfield, Jon Bickenheuser, Susan Preuss, Phyllis Ellis, and Margaret Storch.
Elvira is preceded in death by her parents, brothers William, Paul, Carl, and James Preuss, and sisters Elta Lamphier, Verna Droege, Norma Kieser, and Ruth Bickenheuser. Her nephews Ted Preuss, Kurt Preuss, David Kieser, Eric Preuss, and Charles Bickenheuser also preceded her in death.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Lutheran Community Home for their kind, compassionate care for the past two years while Elvira lived there.
Visitation for Elvira Augusta Preuss will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 605 S. Walnut Street, Seymour, Indiana 47274. Funeral services will be at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, also at the church, with Rev. Ralph Blomenberg, Rev. Philip Bloch, Rev. James Rodriguez, and Rev. William Fredstrom officiating. Interment will take place at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery immediately following the service.
Arrangements for Elvira Augusta Preuss have been entrusted to the Burkholder Chapel of Thorne George Family Funeral Homes, 419 North Chestnut Street, Seymour, Indiana 47274.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran School. Please share memories and condolences at www.BurkholderFuneralChapel.com.
