Altes, Elmer W. Obit Elmer W. Altes, 91, of Waterloo, died Feb. 12, 2007, in Waterloo. He was born May 25, 1915, in Waterloo, the son of the late George and Louisa Altes nee Henke. Mr. Altes is survived by his sister Mildred Hoffman of Waterloo; nieces Luann (Dennis) Valentine of Valmeyer, Carolyn Shields of Valmeyer, and Nancy (Glenn) Voelker of Fults; nephews James (Bonnie) Hoffman of Waterloo, and John Hoffman of Waterloo; and great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, great- great-nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Alma Altes and brother Oliver Altes. Mr. Altes was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown. He was also a member of Masonic Lodge #787 in Waterloo. Visitation was at Quernheim Funeral Home. A funeral service was at St. John United Church of Christ, Pastor Ivan Horn officiating. He is buried at Kolmer Memorial Cemetery in Waterloo. Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ in Maeystown or Baum-Salem Cemetery.