Eldon Emmanuel Cailteux

Eldon Emmanuel Cailteux, age 98, of Clyde, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Park Villa Nursing Home, Clyde, Kan. He was born on September 21, 1924, in Clyde, Kan., to Homer A. Cailteux and Margaret (Wheeland).
A World War II veteran, Eldon entered the U.S. Naval Service on March 10, 1944, and served as a Motor Machinist, Second Class until his honorable discharge on May 24, 1946. A high point for his years of service was the Honor Flight in 2011, that he took with his brothers who also served in the military. After serving his country, Eldon married Betty L. Cronk in August 1949, and moved to Wichita, Kan., where they had four children. While there, he began a 37-year career with Boeing Aircraft in December 1950, where he was a pre-flight electrician. In 1966, Eldon transferred with Boeing to their facility in Seattle, Wash., and worked there until his retirement in April 1987.
Following retirement Eldon moved back to Clyde, Kan., with his wife Velma (Dennis). They would spend their spring/ summer months in Clyde, then travel to their home in Brownsville, Texas, for the fall/winter months. Eldon had a keen sense of humor with a mischievous laugh, and loved to dance. He also farmed the Cailteux Farm in Clyde for over 20 years with his brothers until 2014.
Eldon is survived by his four children, Linda (Steve) Schaich, Stephen Cailteux, Kathy (Tony) Menzie and Larry (Renee') Cailteux; 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Ronel (Darlyne) and Myron (Sharon). He is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Margaret Cailteux,  brother, Kenny Cailteux and sister-in-law, Midgie (Knox) Cailteux.
Eldon will be with us in spirit during a visitation at Chaput Mortuary on Thursday, January 5, from 1-8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. and rosary at 6 p.m. A Mass and funeral service will be on Friday, January 6 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde with Fr. Steven Heina officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery on Clyde with Military Honors conducted by VFW Post #7515. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, c/o Chaput Mortuary of Clyde, Kan. Online condolences may be sent to www.chaputbuoy.com.