Born in Murphy, NC, Mr. Elster was a son of Lorene T. Elster of Athens and the late Vincent D. Elster. He worked as a sales and marketing engineer for Georgia Power Company, was a past Georgia District Governor for Optimist International, was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and Harp's Crossing Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors, woodworking, and helping others in need.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of 41 years, Teresa Y. Elster of Kennesaw; children, Michael D. Elster (Crystal) of Marietta and Melissa D. Elster of Senoia; brothers, Richard T. Elster (Carolyn) of Bogart and Darryl B. Elster (Vicki) of Louisville, KY; and a granddaughter, Catherine P. Elster.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at Evergreen Memorial Park in Athens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association—Georgia Chapter, 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 550, Atlanta, GA 30346.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.9.5