Elvin Lee Onstott
September 24, 1945 ~ March 8, 2011
Elvin Lee "Otis" Onstott, 65, formerly of Mount Vernon, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011, in his Cedar Rapids home. A celebration of life open house, will be Saturday, March 19, 2011, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m., at Morgan Funeral Choices, Mount Vernon. The family request casual clothes for the open house. Private family services at Mount Vernon Memorial Cemetery, with military honors. Surviving Elvin are his family: Danielle Onstott (and special friend, Wayne Sweeny, and daughter Taiylor) and her children, Kathryn, Jacob, Jessalyn, and K.J., and Elvin's son Robert, and his daughter Tristin, all of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving Otis is his late brother, Glen's wife, Cindy Onstott, Iberia, Missouri, their family, and his late sister Ellen Melsha's family, late brother Arnie's wife Ricki, and her family, and all of his close friends. Elvin was preceded in death by his, parents Al and Charlotte Akers Onstott, wife Kathy, brothers; Glen, Arnie, and sister Ellen Melsha. Elvin was born September 24, 1945, in Princeton, Minnesota. Elvin and his family moved to Mount Vernon, where he graduated from Mount Vernon High School, in 1963. He served with the U.S. Navy in Viet Nam. Elvin married Kathy Wolfe in 1975. He worked for 32 years at Rock Well Goss, until they closed. Elvin worked at Energy Manufacturing, Monticello, until his retirement. Elvin loved his family, golfing, and bowling with his special friends; Joe Woods, Dan Wolfe, Dennis Williams, Julia Moffit, Dave Humphrey, Tom Stejskal, Don and Marty Berner, and many other friends. Otis was an absolute die hard Minnesota Vikings, and Dale Earnhart fan. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Elvin will be deeply missed by many and never forgotten. A memorial fund in Elvin's honor has been established at the Mount Vernon Bank and Trust. On line condolences, www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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To Elvin’s family and friends. Wishes of sympathy and may you find comfort in the reality of a universal resurrection through Jesus Christ and that families can be together forever in eternity. Bob and Dianne Akers Graham, first cousin to Elvin.
Danielle and Robert, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Both your parents were amazing people, and now they are finally reunited. Take care.
My whole family is saddened by the loss of Ottie O, as his bowling alley family called him. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Elvin Tammy & the rest of the Berner clan
Danielle and Robert, I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember lots of summers spent hanging out at his house. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
TO THE FAMILY OF ELVIN ONSTOTT.WE ARE VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.I WORKED WITH ALVIN FOR A LOT OF YEARS.I FOUND HIM TO BE A VERY GOOD HUMAN BEING.I WILL MISS HIM. AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THE REST OF MY LIFE.MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP HIM ROGER AND DARLA WISEMAN
I am so sorry to hear of your father’s death. I graduated with Elvin back in 63′. I remember him as a quiet and always respectful young man. Our love and prayers are with all of you. Goodbye, Elvin, we’ll all miss you.
Please accept my deepest sympathy, during this time of sorrow.
My deepest sympathy are with you during this difficult time. Elvin will be missed by all.