Elmer C. Ferngren

Visitation will be today for Elmer C. Ferngren, 75, a retireddivision marshal of the Chicago Fire Dept.

Mr. Ferngren died Thursday at his home in South Holland.

Mr. Ferngren began his career as a fireman in 1944 and waspromoted to captain in 1954. He led Rescue Squad 5 for eight years,became chief of the 19th Battalion in 1962 and was named divisionmarshal in January, 1979.

He retired in August, 1979.

Mr. Ferngren was co-founder and past president of the ChicagoFire Officers Association and, at the time of his death, wastreasurer of the Swedish American Athletic Association.

Survivors include his wife, Suzanne; two sons Carl and William;two daughters Susan Feiler and Patricia Bottano, and a brother,Walter.

Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Edgar FuneralHome, 10900 S. Cicero. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at thefuneral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery, 12540 S.Halsted.