Thaddeus Musser Elsesser, 87, of Urbana and Pharr, TX passed away April 16, 2011 at Canterbury Ridge. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Thad was born July 7, 1923 in Amboy, a son of Jacob E. and Jennie (Musser) Elsesser. He married Jean Clark on August 8, 1945 in Urbana. She survives. Also surviving are daughters; Cindy Anderson of Yelm, Washington, and Terri Elsesser-Stark and husband David of St. Joseph. Extended family include 5 grandchildren a: Christian Anderson of NV, and Eric Anderson, Mandy Smith, Dane Anderson, and Jennie Anderson of UT; and 12 great grandchildren.

Thad was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lillian Peterson of CA; and son Scott Elsesser of Urbana.

There will be no services. Condolences may be offered online at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.