Elmer R. Messersmith

WESTMINSTER - Elmer R. Messersmith, passed away on Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Elmer served as Treasure of the Lakes N Straits Fire Company 41 in Crapo. He belonged to the Boumi Temple, order of the Masons Palestine Lodge 189 for 54 years. He especially enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and other water recreation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Messersmith; his son, Elmer Ray Messersmith Jr.; and a brother, Ernest Messersmith. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Carol Smith, and Elsie Lynn Pistel; a brother, David L. Messersmith; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at the family owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., where a memorial service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday. The family suggests contributions in his name to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.