Mr. Arthur "Art" Edward Elsner

Mr. Arthur "Art" Edward Elsner age 84, a resident of Millbrook, AL, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at a local hospital. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Brookside Funeral Home, followed by military honors. Pastor Dave Cyr will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Born on May 23, 1941, in Providence, RI, to the late Harold L. Elsner and Mary Rose Condon Elsner. Art was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Frances Elsner; his children, Greg Elsner (Carol), Billy Arkuszeski (Tanya), Ted Arkuszeski (Kaylon), and Halei Elsner; his sister, Janice Collins (Ed); his grandchildren, Erin Elsner, Drew Arkuszeski (Payton), Kyle Arkuszeski (Samantha), David Arkuszeski, Stephanie Arkuszeski, and Brandon Arkuszeski; along with eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his niece, Jennifer Collins-Morais (Joseph), nephew, Edward Collins Jr. (Jennifer), and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family. Art was raised in Warwick, RI, and graduated from LaSalle Academy in 1959. He then enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, serving for four years, before transitioning to the United States Air Force, where he dedicated the next 20 years of his life. His military career took him to various bases, including Reese AFB in Lubbock, TX, Osan AFB in South Korea, Quantico, VA, Patrick AFB in FL, Ramstein AFB in Germany, and Maxwell AFB in Montgomery, AL, where he retired as a Senior Master Sergeant. After retiring from the Air Force, Art earned his bachelor’s degree at Troy University’s Montgomery campus and later graduated from the Jones School of Law. He briefly practiced family law before becoming the City Clerk of Millbrook, AL, where he served for several years. Following his tenure as City Clerk, Art continued his service to the community as the City Attorney until his retirement. Art’s life was marked by his deep commitment to civic service, as well as his love for his family. He was actively involved in several local organizations, including the Millbrook Revelers. His sister Janice fondly remembers how Art would always treat himself to lemon squares from LaSalle Bakery whenever he visited Rhode Island. A fan of simple pleasures, Art loved his coffee milk, Swedish Fish, and black jellybeans. He was also a passionate sports fan, cheering on the Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and, of course, the Auburn Tigers. The family would like to express their gratitude for the love and support shown during this time. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Brush Proppers Cowboy Church Building Fund P.O. Box 1212 Wetumpka, Alabama 36092 in Art's memory. Brookside Funeral Home, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens of Millbrook, AL, is directing.