Eldon Eric Hesselius passed away on July 5, 2012 at his home in Louisville, Colorado with his family by his side. He was 69 years old. Eldon was born on December 10, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas to Eric Gustav and Julia Ida Hesselius (nee Ekberg). During his life, Eldon also lived in Boerne, Texas and Wray, Colorado. Eldon married the love of his life, Patricia, on August 29,1964 in Lafayette, Colorado. They had been married for 47 years.
Eldon is survived by his wife, Patricia; children Darrell and Daniel Hesselius; brother Ronald Hesselius; sisters Christine Elbert and Janice Cook as well as 4 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church in Boulder with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 AM, also at St. Martin de Porres. Interment will take place after Mass. A reception will be held at St. Martin de Porres following the interment.
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