SONNY BEST

UNIONTOWN -- Elmer "Sonny" Best, 69, of Uniontown died Friday, April 23, 1999, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Oct. 29, 1929, at Uniontown, son of Theodore and Emma Pruesser Best. He and Aleen Engert were married April 30, 1950.

Best farmed, raised livestock, and worked at Ceramo. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church at Frohna, and American Legion.

He served in the U.S. Air Force.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Rickey and Ronny Best of Uniontown, Donny Best of Perryville; his stepmother, Erica Schuessler of Perryville; and six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call at Young and Sons East Perry Chapel in Altenburg from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, and Monday from 6:30-8:30 a.m.

Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Concordia Church. The Rev. Wayne Palmer will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.