ELSEN - Richard "Dick" Elsen, 82, passed away on November 1, 2008 while surrounded by his family. He was born November 5, 1925 to William and Irene Elsen in Milwaukee WI. Dick is survived by his Loving wife of 59 years, Terri Elsen, both long time residence of Elephant Butte, NM; eight children, Jeanne Elsen and husband David Civetti, James Elsen, Beth Fincham and husband Lowell, John Elsen and wife Nance, Pat Reddish and husband Andy, and Tim Elsen all of Albuquerque NM, Joe Elsen and wife Kelly of Norman OK, and Bob Elsen of Chardon OH. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren and expecting three more great grandchildren; two sisters, Sister Margaret Elsen of WI and Mary Ann Pederson and husband Ole of Kansas; and a host of family and friends. Dick graduated from Marquette University, in Milwaukee, WI as an electrical engineer; and worked for SGS Witter & Associates. Dick was a devoted Catholic. Funeral services have been entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 821-0010