She is survived by her daughters, Gaye Lynn (Dave) Merz, and Joan Carol (David) Shively; six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert John Hamm.
Funeral service will be 11am, Monday, March 26, at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Calling will also be held from 2 to 6pm, Sunday, March 25, at the funeral home. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven. Memorial donations may be given to St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Elsie’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff at The Cedars, and Parkview Home Health and Hospice for their service. For online condolences please visit www.hockemeyermillerfh.com