Racine- Ellis E. Creuziger, 92, passed away at the Wheaton Franciscan – All Saints Medical Center on Sunday, March 4, 2007. Ellis was born in Kenosha on August 19, 1914 to the late Charles and Josephine (nee: Klein) Creuziger. A graduate of Washington Park High School, he went on to be employed as a pattern maker at Scovill Medical Supply. Following his retirement 29 years ago, he moved to Florida. He recently came back to Racine, to be close to family, as his health began to fail. Ellis had a great passion for bowling, a longtime hobby he continued to enjoy until just recently. Over the years, he won various awards at many American Bowling Congress Championships. He will be remembered by family and friends for his keen sense of creativity and intelligence. Ellis also worked very diligently to ensure his yard was in perfect condition. Surviving are his son, Dean (Dianne) Creuziger of Racine; daughter, Karen (Dick) Willis of Bella Vista, Arkansas; grandchildren, Scott, Gregg (Peggy), and David Creuziger; Amy (Ralph) Slaasted; Peter “Perry” VI and Ronald (Amy) Kohlman; great-grandchildren, Megan and Matthew Creuziger; Danielle, Caitlyn and Joshua Slaasted; Jara, Tori, Peter John VII “P.J.”, Kyle and Kara Kohlman; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Josephine Creuziger; step-father, James Larson; sisters and brothers, Charles, Alvin, Floyd, Verna, Marie, Walter, Ruth and Edna; and his longtime friend, Glenyth Snow. In accordance with Ellis’s wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial service for the family will be held in the funeral home on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 5 pm. A special note of thanks to Ellis’s medical aides, John and Frank, for their compassionate care, support and friendship during the past few months. God bless the both of you!
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