Elra (Sonny) Selman

It is with great sadness that the family of Elra (Sonny) Delbert Selman announces his sudden passing on January 19, 2015. Elra was born Thursday, January 27, 1944 to the late Delbert and Cora Selman. He worked at Busch’s Machine and Welding shop until his retirement in 2009. Elra had a passion for farming and enjoyed the farm life and country living. He loved his John Deere Tractors and memorabilia. Friends and neighbors would often be greeted by Elra as he was arriving on his John Deere. He was a very talented welder and shared his skill by building items for friends and family.

Elra is survived by his children Pat (Tina) Selman and Gary Selman of Devlin On, and their mother Gail Selman of Emo On. He is also survived by his grandchildren Edward and Sara Selman of Devlin On, his sister Sharon Nickel of Medicine Hat, Alberta and her children Allen Lloyd, Tannis Dolph and Wanda Giles.

A celebration of his life was held at the Devlin Hall on Saturday, January 24, 2015.

In memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario in care of Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8

On-line condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com