Major Michael James Elstner

Lillie Mae Woods
January 8, 2009
Irvin John Kelly Jr.
January 12, 2009
Lillie Mae Woods
January 8, 2009
Irvin John Kelly Jr.
January 12, 2009

Posted Friday, January 9, 2009


Major Michael James Elstner, Retired, 68, a native of Houston, Tx., and a resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, January 8, at 10:57 a.m.

He is survived by his gong time companion of 20 years, Susan Clark; son, Michael Anthony Elstner and wife Shannon of Houma; daughter, Susan Nini and husband Jason of Lafayette, La.; stepdaughters, Sandy Guidroz and Peggy Walston; stepsons, Waylon Walston and Roy Clark Jr.; brother, Louie Elstner of Texas; sister, JoAnn Atkins of Dallas, Tx.; seven grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Elstner and Marie Koplin Elstner.

He was a retired Major Assistant to Sheriff Larpenter and a member of the F.O.P. He served in the Coast Guard.

Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, January 12, and 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, at Chauvin Funeral Home. Liturgy of the Word will be Tuesday 10 a.m. with interment at Terrebonne Memorial Park

Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.