Born July 31, 1881 in Madison Township, Fillmore County, Nebraska to William R. and Nellie C. Donovan Waite.
Died October 9, 1918 in Geneva, NE
Married to Vina Hafer on December 17, 1903.
Parents to two daughters: Louise and Helen.
At the age of seven, Elmer moved with his parents to Furnas County, Nebraska for three years.
After a short residence in Nelson, NE, he returned to Geneva in 1902 and opened a barbershop in the back of 112 No. 9th. When the space was needed, he moved to Camp’s building at 8th and G.
In 1903, Elmer built a new room at 126 No. 9th.
In 1904, Elmer moved into the south and west side of the former hardware store just one month before a fire destroyed the building.
In 1905, Elmer was located at 812 G.
In 1914, Elmer became partners with Sarratt in the barbershop beneath the Geneva State Bank. He died four years later at the age of 37.