Largo, FLA./Webster,MA.
Elmira Justine (Redlitz) Surozenski died on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the age of 88. She was a resident of The Caribbean Isles, Largo, Florida where she was an avid Bingo, Pokeno, Bridge and Eukre player.
She was born in Webster, daughter of Hugo and Minnie (Schur) Redlitz and graduated from Bartlett High School in 1944.
She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Surozenski in 1982, a daughter, Carol Priest, her brother, Conrad Redlitz of Webster, and a sister, Gretchen Hoenig of Thompson, CT.
Residing in Florida she leaves 2 grandsons, Bryan L. Priest and Larry F. Priest, and 2 great grandsons, Matthew and Daniel Priest. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Elmira was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Oxford and an associate member of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Largo. FLA., she served on many committees at Zion including church council, 11 years as Worship chairperson. Elmira was founder of Zion’s monthly newsletter, “The Century” serving as the first woman editor for 15 years. She was also a Sunday school teacher and superintendent for 26 years, and served as president of 2 Women’s societies.
Elmira was a member of the Killdeer Island Club in Webster, and served as secretary for over 30 years, being awarded a lifetime club membership.
She was a member of the Royal Travelers and served as a tour guide.
She retired in 1989 after 42 years of employment at the Duran Candy Company in North Grosvenordale, CT., which was a branch of Bordon Co.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Memorial Fund of Zion Lutheran Church, 70 South Main St., Oxford, MA. 01540.
Elmira's Funeral Service will be Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 10AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 70 South Main St.,Oxford,burial will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. There will be a Memorial Service at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Largo, FLA.
The ROBERT J. MILLER FUNERAL HOME and LAKE CHAPEL, 366 School St., Webster is assisting Elmira’s family with local arrangements.
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