ELMER P. JIRA age 80. Passed away March 5, 2012. Beloved husband of 54 years to MaryAnn (nee Kula); loving father of Linda Longville (Paul), Mark (Mary), and Greg (Lori); proud and cherished grandfather of Kim, Eric, and Becca Longville, and Katie, Lizzie, Emma, and Jake Jira; son of the late Clara (nee Jindra) and Frank Jira; brother of Rosemarie Polefko and the late Frances Nemeth, Norbert, Clarence, and Gertrude; uncle and great uncle of many. Funeral Mass Thursday March 8, St. Richard Church (26855 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS N. OLMSTED WEDNESDAY 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105 or the Family Assistance Program c/o St. Richard Church.