Born to the late Daniel Sengstacke and Hilde Krech Sengstacke, Elsie is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Klaus Viergutz; and her brother Daniel Sengstacke.
Here to carry on her memory are her children, Linda Marsicano (John), Mark Viergutz (Amy), and Michael Viergutz (Laura); her grandchildren, Samuel, Jordan, Arden, Madeline, Thomas, and Clara; her great-grandbaby Kaia; and a host of extended family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY, 40218. A funeral service in Elsie's honor will begin at 4:00 PM at the funeral home. Elsie will be laid to rest privately in Resthaven Memorial Park.