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Gregg A. Elertson

Gregg Alan Elertson, 50, of Lunds, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, in Outagamie County. Gregg was born in Neenah on Nov. 24, 1964, to Sarah (Bain) Elertson and the late Harold Elertson. Gregg went to school in Winneconne. On Oct. 16, 1999, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Rudesill at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. Gregg was a great storyteller and a champion sheephead player, and loved shooting pool. He shot pool for CloverLeaf Lakes for 15 years before shooting for the Lunds Pool League. He was an avid Packers fan and tried to attend every Packers-Bears game. In his free time, he enjoyed bow hunting and fishing. Gregg had a passion for motorcycles and classic cars, and loved nothing more than going for a ride. Gregg is survived by his daughter, Rhiannon Elertson; mother, Sarah Elertson; his sisters and brother, Bonnie (Darren) Wegner, of Fremont, Barbara (Doug) Diemel, of Leeman, and Donald (Lisa) Elertson, of Readfield; his former wife, Cheryl, of Clintonville; as well as numerous other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Burial will be in the Jerusalem Cemetery in Lunds. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Swedberg funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com