ELMER H. IVERSON, age 85, of Thorp, WI, passed away at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Thorp Funeral Home in Thorp.  Chaplain James Billings will officiate, and burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls, WI.  Pallbearers will be: Nicki O’Connor, Todd Belger, Travis Iverson, Brent Rogus, Landon Iverson, Michael Schmitt, and Scott Belger.  Visitation will be held at Thorp Funeral Home on Thursday from 9am until time of service.

     Elmer Harley Iverson was born on October 12, 1938 in Bagley, MN to Hans and Elise (Ramsrud) Iverson.  He was raised on the family farm and received his education in the Bagley area.  Elmer was united in marriage to Betty A. Dachel on August 19, 1961 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls, WI.  He was a state patrol trooper, over the road truck driver for multiple years, and retired from driving tour bus for Holiday Travel, traveling to every state, Alaska being his favorite.  Elmer always enjoyed hunting and going to “the land” with his children and grandchildren.  He loved working with his hands, and built and remodeled many homes for his family over the years.  Elmer also had a great love for eagles, and collected many statues and wall hangings of them.

     There are not enough words in the world to describe his personality.  Throughout his life with family and friends, Elmer always had a cheerful and humble presence in all situations.  He had a contagious personality, and brought joy to every room he entered.  Elmer always liked to be behind the wheel for the next adventure, and loved taking in all the sights while on a road trip.  His heart and compassion for others surpassed his love and passion for anything else.  He truly had a light-hearted personality and made laughter come easy, making others feel comfortable, joyful and welcomed.  Above all else, he was honest, humble, kind-hearted, loyal, and a blessing to his family, friends and everyone that met him.  The memories with Elmer will always be cherished.

     He will be dearly missed by his beloved wife and best friend, Betty, of Thorp; one son: Dennis (Sharon) Iverson of Jim Falls, WI; two daughters: Holly (Dave) Belger Eau Claire, WI, and Melissa (John) Schmitt of Thorp, WI; eight very well loved grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three brothers: Ernie (Elsie) Iverson of La Crescent, MN, Sam (Pam) Iverson of Orr, MN and John (Loretta) Iverson of Spring Grove, MN; brother-in-law: Leon (Janice) Dachel of Cadott, WI; sisters-in-law: Pat Goettl and Vicki (Roger) Sippel, both of Chippewa Falls; nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends.

     Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Ella Pierce and Mildred Koskovich; one brother: Allen Iverson; his mother-in-law: Josephine Koskovich; three brothers-in-law: Tony Koskovich, Robert Dachel and Roger Goettl; and two sisters-in-law: Helmi Iverson and Edith Iverson.