Published by admin on Tue, 11/09/2021 - 3:33pm
SOUTH WILMINGTON—Elmer L. Wren, 87, of South Wilmington, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight. He was born Aug. 26, 1934 in Peever, SD to John and Laura Wren. Elmer grew up and attended school in Peever, SD. He married Janice Erickson on April 28, 1957 in Sisseton, SD. They moved to Illinois in the 1960's where he became employed at Caterpillar. He continued to work for Caterpillar for 33 years. Elmer was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed woodworking crafts and telling a good story to friends.