Dolores Elsass

Dolores Ann "Dee" Elsass, our dear Sister, Aunt, and Friend died peacefully at her home May 25, 2013. Dee was born June 23, 1940 in Anna, Ohio to the late Leroy and Mary (Grimm) Elsass.

In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her nephews, Steven and Eric Hecht.

Dee is survived by her sister, Emma (Paul) Hecht of Sidney; brother, Charles (Ruth)Elsass of Burnsville, Minnesota. Dee's loving nieces and nephews, Mary (Chris) Klepinger of Celina, Kimberly (Gary) Vondenhuevel of Sidney, Thomas (Connie) Hecht of Troy, Teresa (Ross) Whittington of Sidney, Doug (Sara) Elsass of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Kara (Jay) Stave of Minneapolis, Minnesota; great nieces and nephews are Westly, Tyler and Trace Whittington, Kacie Vondenhuevel; Ian and Elizabeth Klepinger, Scott and Matthew Elsass.

Dee was a graduate of Anna High School, St. Rita's School of Nursing, and received her Bachelors of Nursing from The Ohio State University. She taught nursing at Vanier College in Montreal, Quebec for 10 years. Upon returning to Ohio she worked as a Surveyor for the State of Ohio. She was a founding member of "The Diva's" Social Club.

Everyone who knew Dee loved her. Her sense of humor and wit will be missed most of all. Dee loved to read, especially a good mystery. Her main passion was The Ohio State Buckeye's. She lived and breathed Scarlet and Grey, a die-hard fan of both boys and girls basketball, but the football games took priority and nothing was more important than watching "The Team" win.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 PM on Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Heck Yeah!, 5795 South 25A, Piqua, Ohio.

Contributions may be made to Franklin County Animal Shelter 4340 Tamarack Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43229; or Mid-Ohio Food Bank, 3960 Brookham Drive Grove City, Ohio 43123; or Alpha Community Center, 330 E. Court St., Sidney, OH 45365; or a charity of the donor's choice.