Elmer J. Read Jr.

Elmer John Read, Jr. was born on September 26, 1922 in Hackettstown, New Jersey, the son of Elmer J. Read, Sr. and Mary Lambert Read, and brother to Edward and Katherine. During World War II Elmer heard the call and enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps. He served in the Air Force for 21 years. He even had a certificate to teach Aircraft Electronics, and held a small aircraft pilots license. Following his career in the Air Force, Elmer worked at many local Colorado airports including Centennial Airport and Combs Gates Airport to name a few.

Early in his life Elmer met Clara M. Holte and they were married. They had children Margaret, Kathleen, Patricia, Walter and E. Fred. Elmer and Clara were married until Clara's passing on September 16, 1997.

Elmer had a passion for flying and guns. He was described as a man who had a twinkle in his eye and a sense of humor. He will be deeply missed.

In the early morning of September 26, 2020 Elmer passed away in Aurora, Colorado. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Edward Appleman and Katherine Gray; and his wife, Clara Marion Read. Elmer is fondly remembered by his 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and 9 great, great-grandchildren, plus one more due in October. He is also survived by his friends in the Retired Enlisted Association.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 3-5PM at Advantage Aurora Chase Chapel in Aurora, Colorado. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 9:30AM at St. Therese Catholic Church in Aurora. Elmer will be laid to rest with his wife, Clara, on Thursday, October 8th at 12PM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Committal Pavilion A.

In lieu of flowers, Elmer requested donations be made to The Salvation Army.