Charles Elfrink

Charles William Elfrink, 84, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews.

He was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Leopold to Leo and Minnie Nenninger Elfrink.

Charles was an avid hunter and crappie fisherman. In his youth, he enjoyed baseball as well. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau.

Charles is survived by three sons and their families, Mike (Jan) Elfrink of Cape Girardeau, Kevin (Lisa) Elfrink of Jackson and Doug (Sarah) Elfrink of Oak Ridge; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Alvin Elfrink of Coldwater and Nick (Geri) Elfrink of Marble Hill.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and their spouses, Richard and Geneva Elfrink, Daniel and Betty Elfrink and Norbert and Irene Elfrink, and a sister-in-law, Faye Elfrink.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 18, at McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau, with the Rev. Jesse Hiett officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial contribution to St. Mary’s Cathedral, 615 William St., Cape Girardeau, MO 63703; or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601

To leave an online condolence, please go to www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.