MILLSBORO - Elsie Tillberg Strohlein, 100, was born on Saturday, Feb. 17, 1917 in Philadelphia, Pa. She passed away on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Milford, five days short of her 101st birthday.
After having taught elementary school in Montgomery County, Md. for many years, Elsie became a life time resident of Millsboro.
She is survived by her daughter, Evelyn and her husband Tom; a daughter-in-law, Debbie and her husband Ken; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Neil Strohlein; and her son, William George Strohlein.
The interment will take place at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delaware Hospice Center, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or to Alzheimer's research, Alzheimer's Foundation of America 322 8th Avenue 7th Floor, New York,NY 10001.
To offer words of comfort or to sign the guestbook visit www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com. Professional services entrusted to Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Milford.