Mr. Elmer E. Fralick, Sr. (Dusty) died February 11, 2018, in Clermont, FL, at the age of 85. He was born on August 5, 1932 in The Town of Sharon, NY to Lincoln Shear Fralick and Elizabeth Ballard Fralick.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Rebekah, and a sister, Lydia Smith, of Fort Plain, NY. He is preceded in death by his siblings:  Lincoln Fralick, Vernard Fralick, Elizabeth Beelek, and Lexie Blakeslee.

He has six children: Terry Fralick, Sr., Elmer Fralick, Jr., Ella Combs, Amy Palmer, Walter Fralick and Brenda Lind; and three step-children: Paul Suedmeyer, Matt Suedmeyer and Kris Suedmeyer; 9 grandchildren: T.J., Timmy, Allen, Chelsea, Erin, Cameron, Amanda, Kelly, and Kasey; 3 step-grandchildren: Shane, Stephan, and Courtney; and 20 great-grandchildren.

In 1997, after 22 years working at CUES, Inc. of Orlando, FL. Elmer & Rebekah moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and only recently returned to Florida to be nearer family.  Elmer served in the Army during the Korean conflict.  He loved to garden, raise chickens, rabbits and quail. He was an excellent fisherman and hunter. He could repair just about anything.  And, his whippet, Angus, was always at his side.

Interment of Ashes is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on February 22 ^nd at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL.  That afternoon, Elmer's memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. at the Oakland Presbyterian Church (see below), The Reverend Dr. Robert P. Hines, Jr. officiating.  A Celebration of Life will follow in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, you may send donations to:

Cornerstone Hospice Foundation

Mike Conley House

2445 Lane Park Rd.

Tavares, FL  32778

Oakland Presbyterian Church

218 E. Oakland Ave.

Oakland, FL 34760