Elmer Roy Bahler, 92, of Wolcott, passed away peacefully Friday, December 3, 2021 at IU Health Arnett Hospital of Lafayette. He was born September 29, 1929 in Wolcott to the late Jacob and Emma (Steffen) Bahler. Elmer attended Gilboa High School.

His marriage was to Marilyn Getz on December 10, 1950 in the Apostolic Christian Church, Remington. She survives.

Elmer was a member of the Remington Apostolic Christian Church and farmed most of his life. He enjoyed hymn singing and was a church song leader in his younger years. He loved working on the farm and doing shop work there as well. He also had a seed corn dealership and raised market hogs for a number of years.

Surviving along with his wife are children, Lynell (Larry) Blume of Brookston, Mark (Benita) Bahler of Wolcott, Jerry Bahler of Wolcott, and Tim (Lynnette) Bahler also of Wolcott. Three sisters, Arlene Habegger of Bluffton, Lora Kupferschmid of Paxton, IL, and Janice Pfister of Leo, IN. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death along with his parents are two brothers, Alfred and Lowell Bahler; three brothers-in-law, Ben Habegger, Dan Kupferschmid, and Bob Pfister. Elmer is also preceded in death by two great-granddaughters, Elaina Stoller and Ashley Blume.

Friends and family may call from 5-8 PM (EST) Friday, December 10, 2021 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Funeral Service 10:30 AM (EST) with an hour prior visitation Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Remington Apostolic Christian Church. Ministers of the Church to officiate. Interment to follow in the Remington Apostolic Christian Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Elmer’s name to a charity of your choice.

Share memories and condolences online at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.