ELBE, Vera Jean. Beloved wife of Charles H. Elbe for 33 years. Loving mother of Linda (Ron) Schneck, Larry (Darlene), Jim (Diane), Tom (the late Teri), Don (Lisa) Grace, Sandy (David) Kleinschmidt, Patty Kean and step mother of Marianne (Danny) Diesman, Diane, Terri, Mark (Donna) Elbe. Devoted grandmother of 29 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and the late Jimmy Grace. Dear sister of Bill (Babe), Al (Thelma) Garner, Sharon (Bill) Warner and sister in law of Mary Garner and Evelyn Elbe. Best friend of her dog Howie. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, October 31, 2014 at 82 years of age. Visitation on Wednesday at MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Rd. from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with Service immediately following. Memorials may be made to Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation, 4360 Glendale-Milford Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45242 or to the SPCA Cincinnati, 11900 Conrey Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249. www.bjmeyer.com