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Rory “’Chip’” J. Elsass

September 6, 1956 - January 29, 2020
Visitation
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
419-645-4501 |
Saturday 2/1, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Service
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
419-645-4501 |
Saturday 2/1, 4:00 pm

Rory J. ‘Chip’ Elsass, age 63 of Celina, passed Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born September 6, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Gerald M. and Carmen Joan Bodey Elsass. On May 16, 1992 he married LeAnn J. Clevenger, who survives in Celina.

On January 3, 2020 ‘Chip’ retired from Pepsi and is a member of the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center. He was a great bowler and a Cleveland Browns fan. He loved collecting Pepsi items, Santa Clauses, Tootsie Cars, and tools.

Also surviving are 2 sons – Joshua J. (Jennifer) Elsass of Fryburg; Kevin D. (Sheena) Knight of Denver, CO; 3 daughters – Tricia N. (Sean) Noffsinger of Wapakoneta; Stephanie N. (Jeremy) Rollins of Whitwell, TN; Laura E. (Juan) Knight of Indianapolis, IN; 9 grandchildren – Austin, Blaine, Olivia, Grace, Noah, Landon, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Alexander; a brother – Shawn Elsass of Gonzales, CA; and a sister – Debby (Donald) Lillard of Bellefontaine.

He was preceded in death by a sister – Dianna Focht who died October 6, 2018 and a nephew – Ryan Lillard who died August 18, 2017.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m., Saturday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Service to follow immediately after visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice.

Visitation
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
419-645-4501 |
Saturday 2/1, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Service
Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
419-645-4501 |
Saturday 2/1, 4:00 pm

Rory J. ‘Chip’ Elsass, age 63 of Celina, passed Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born September 6, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Gerald M. and Carmen Joan Bodey Elsass. On May 16, 1992 he married LeAnn J. Clevenger, who survives in Celina. On January 3, 2020 ‘Chip’ retired from Pepsi andContinue Reading

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Sharon Lawrence left a message on February 1, 2020:
In memory of Rory J. "'Chip'" Elsass, Sharon Lawrence lit a candle
Sharon Lawrence left a message on January 31, 2020:
We always enjoyed the short time we saw Chip each week, delivering our order to the station ... Not many delivery drivers we consider friends, but he was one. We definitely miss him! Our condolences to the family.. Rick and Sharon Alexander
Trisha Jeffries left a message on January 30, 2020:
Chip was a great guy. He delivered Pepsi to my job for years and also worked with my husband at Pepsi. I am at a loss for words at the news. R.I.P. Chip you are gone but definitely not forgotten.Trisha The Fountain
kathy l. bender (Sidener) left a message on January 30, 2020:
Chip and I went to St. Matthew's Lutheran church together and were in the same confirmation class. We later ran into each other when he was delivering Pepsi to the Wapak pool. He was a great guy. May you feel God's peace and love through this difficult time.
Penny (Simes) Daley left a message on January 30, 2020:
I was so shocked to hear of your passing Chip! I will always remember the fun times at Uncle Bob's reunions. My thoughts and prayers are with Josh and Trisha as they go through this very difficult time. My prayers are also with your family and friends. R.I.P. Chip.
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Annette Siegler left a message on January 30, 2020:
Chip was a great cousin. Always friendly, talkative, and showed up at the Elsass family reunions. I'm sad he left this life so early. I will keep his family in my prayers. Traveling to see my sister on Friday so will not be around for services
Cindy (Clark) Miller left a message on January 30, 2020:
Shawn and Debbie, My heart is absolutely broken for you. There simply are no words. Please know we care, are hurting and have you in our thoughts and prayers. Chip was always quiet, but always smiling, kind. All my Love
LISA AUFDERHAAR left a message on January 30, 2020:
LeAnn, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you. Holding all of you in my prayers!
Trenton left a message on January 30, 2020:
We will all miss you
Kathy Pena left a message on January 30, 2020:
So sorry for your loss.
Rita Zimpher left a message on January 29, 2020:
Chip, You was a great brother in law you was the greatest person I will ever know I will miss you so much and I really liked your wife and your family RIP Chip everybody loved you and you never met a stranger you were a great person to everyone I Love You Chip I will miss you!
Mandi morris left a message on January 29, 2020:
In memory of Rory J. "'Chip'" Elsass, Mandi morris lit a candle
Mandi left a message on January 29, 2020:
In memory of Rory J. "'Chip'" Elsass, Mandi lit a candle
Mandi left a message on January 29, 2020:
In memory of Rory J. "'Chip'" Elsass, Mandi lit a candle
Patty Richardson left a message on January 29, 2020:
Love, thoughts and prayers for the entire family. Hugs....Terry & Patty 💕
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