Roy William Elsea

Roy William Elsea , age 62, died of cancer on February 17, 2017, in Toledo, Ohio.

Roy is survived by his children: Carly Lemire (Shawn), Aaron Elsea (Rosanna) and Conor Elsea. Also
surviving is his sister, Judy Branscome Schneider and brothers Sam and Bill Moore. He was
preceded in death by his companion Mary Jannucci and his sister, Carolyn Mills Rutkowski. He will be
missed by his six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Roy was born on November 21,1954 in Toledo, Ohio, to LeRoy Elsea and Mary Mills Branscome
Elsea. He graduated from the University of Toledo in 1988 with an Associate's degree in Law
Enforcement Technology. He was in the first class to graduate from the Owens College Police
Academy. In 1989, he moved to Elmore, Ohio, and accepted a position as a police officer with the
Village of Elmore Police Department. He worked there for 17 years and held the rank of Detective
Sergeant when he left the force.

Roy was an outspoken man who believed in treating people with respect and fairness. He loved
music and was an active musician his entire life. He particularly enjoyed teaching people about new
music and instruments, watching them enjoy themselves listening to music and introducing youths to
rock and roll. Roy was a voracious reader of history, politics, current events and fiction.

A celebration of Roy's life will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at
Dunberger American Legion Post #537 located at 4925 Pickle Road, Oregon, Ohio, 43618. All those
who knew Roy are welcome to come and share their memories with his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, 325 Michigan Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604.