Born August 6, 1929 in Romania to Wilhelm and Ada Flegel, she married Jacob Wacker on June 15, 1957. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Heidi (Kirk) Florey of East Peoria; six grandchildren, Jackie Florey of Farmington, Sarah Barrett of Peoria, Jacob (Addrienne) Wacker of Texas, Addrienne (Kostas) Leucker of Texas, Jordan (Emily) Wacker of Oklahoma and Andrew (Jonna) Wacker of Texas; 14 great-grandchildren and one sister, Wally Mann of Fenton, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Bruce Wacker and one brother Emil Flegel.
A homemaker, Elfriede enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services at this time.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 North East Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.
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