Elmer DOMKE

4 JAN 1928 - 9 SEP 2016

• BIRTH: 4 JAN 1928, Niles, Berrien, MI
• DEATH: 9 SEP 2016, Niles, Berrien County, MI

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[N15306] Elmer Domke
Jan. 4, 1928 - Sept. 9, 2016
NILES - Elmer R. Domke, 88, of Niles, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016, at Memorial Hospital in South Bend following a brief illness. Elmer was born in Niles to the late Paul and Beata (Kulis) Domke. After graduating high school, Elmer enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country proudly during World War II. Elmer married Yvonne Swem at a ceremony in Galien on November 24, 1956. He retired from Conrail after nearly fifty years. Elmer began his passion for raising homing pigeons at a young age and continued throughout his life. Elmer also enjoyed time outdoors, often hunting and fishing. A man of faith, he was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Niles. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and two sisters. Elmer is survived by his wife of nearly sixty years, Yvonne Domke of Niles, and a daughter, Lori (Marty) Dutka of South Bend. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mission Hills Memorial Chapel. A time of visitation will begin one hour prior. An interment will be held at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens and Military Honors will be performed by the U.S. Army. Memorial contributions may be made in Elmer's memory to Support our Troops and Veterans Inc. R-Vets, 1236 Huntly Road, Niles, Michigan 49120; or to a charity of one's choice . Memories of Elmer may be shared with his family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com.Arrangements are entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Niles. Published in South Bend Tribune on Sept. 11, 2016