Elaine D. Seehafer

Elaine Seehafer (Sorenson) was born on April 25, 1937, to Edwin and Esther Sorenson in Ringle, WI. 

In 1955 she married Gerald Seehafer and together they raised four children. Surviving family members Cindy (Joe) Mapes, Paul (Ann) Seehafer, Chris Seehafer, and Terry Seehafer. Elaine is also survived by her brother John (Shirley) Sorenson, Sister June (Ed) Abt, and sister Karen (Tom) Koppa. 

Elaine was known as a loving and caring person who was known for her creativity and quick wit. Elaine like to do a wide variety of crafts ranging from sewing to building dollhouses to origami. She was a proud grandmother to six grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She joked that she had the "gift of gab" and loved to read too. 

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon at Helke Funeral Home in Wausau, November 1. Visitation will be 10 AM to 12 noon.

Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements