Elaine Zeiler

Elaine Zeiler, 95, of Paducah, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022 at Riverhaven Nursing and Rehab.

Elaine was born December 5, 1926 to John and Roslia Depperschmidt in Wallace, Kansas. She resided in Wallace until 1937 when she moved to Brighton, Colorado with her parents. After graduating from school in Brighton, she worked at Schobes Bakery for 5 years. Elaine then went on to work as a janitor for Brighton Schools. She moved to Paducah in 1996 to live close to her son, Joel, for care if needed. Elaine loved to travel and visited all 50 states. She enjoyed living her life to the fullest.

Elaine is survived by two children, Carol Barlow and Joel Zeiler; daughter-in-laws Nancy, Debbie, and Johanna Zeiler; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Preceding Elaine in death is her husband, Emil Zeiler Sr.; two sons, Emil Zeiler Jr. and Rich Zeiler; her parents; four sisters; and seven brothers.

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