Elinor I Richter (1921

Date : 20 Sep 2014
Location : Union Cemetery, Breed, WI

Elinor I Strong
Elinor I Strong August 30, 1921 - September 14, 2014

Elinor I. Strong, age 93 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Born on August 29, 1921 in Brillion, WI she is the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lambordena (VanHolls) Richter. On September 3, 1940 Elinor was united in marriage to Harry J. Strong who preceded her in death.

Elinor was President of the Clintonville VFW in 1952 and was the Worthy Matron twice for the Clintonville Chapter Eastern Star. Elinor loved playing horseshoes and cards, especially poker and May I, which she taught to all of her grandchildren. She was feisty as ever yet always loveable. Elinor was always there to lend a helping hand if needed. Her favorite saying was "My way or hit the highway!"

Elinor is survived by: her children, Carol Sandberg of Appleton, Penny (Robert) Popp of Shawano and Thomas "Tom" (Sandra) Strong of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Elinor is preceded in death by: her husband, Harry; her parents; son-in-law, Marvin Sandberg; 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Breed Cemetery at a later date.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Manor Care.

https://www.swedbergfuneralhome.com/obituary/5319340

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Fergie Richter - line 13

Source - Year: 1930; Census Place: Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342297

Peter Felsinger - line 54

Source - Year: 1940; Census Place: Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04527; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 59-45

Harry Strong - line 21

Source - Year: 1950; Census Place: Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Enumeration District: 68-6; Sheet 5

Elinor I Strong
Elinor I Strong August 30, 1921 - September 14, 2014

Elinor I. Strong, age 93 of Shawano, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Born on August 29, 1921 in Brillion, WI she is the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Lambordena (VanHolls) Richter. On September 3, 1940 Elinor was united in marriage to Harry J. Strong who preceded her in death.

Elinor was President of the Clintonville VFW in 1952 and was the Worthy Matron twice for the Clintonville Chapter Eastern Star. Elinor loved playing horseshoes and cards, especially poker and May I, which she taught to all of her grandchildren. She was feisty as ever yet always loveable. Elinor was always there to lend a helping hand if needed. Her favorite saying was "My way or hit the highway!"

Elinor is survived by: her children, Carol Sandberg of Appleton, Penny (Robert) Popp of Shawano and Thomas "Tom" (Sandra) Strong of Green Bay; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Elinor is preceded in death by: her husband, Harry; her parents; son-in-law, Marvin Sandberg; 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be held on Saturday at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Breed Cemetery at a later date.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring staff of Manor Care.

Source - https://www.swedbergfuneralhome.com/obituary/5319340

Photo courtesy of Cheri Nies. Fergie and Lamberdina Richter and Family. 1st Row: Lamberdina, Elinor (Nonie), Ferdinand (Fergie). 2nd Row: Jean, Thelma, Alice, Vivian. 3rd Row: Clyburn (Barney), Emery, Cecelia, Carl (Jiggs).

Aug 29 1921 Birth		Birth of Elinor Richter
Apr 1930 Age 8		Lived in Brillion, Calumet, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 1940 Age 18		Lived in Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin (Census)
Sep 03 1941 Age 20		Married to Harry Strong
1950 Age 28		Lived in Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin (Census)
Apr 14 1961 Age 39		Death of mother, Lamberdena Huls
Dec 20 1965 Age 44		Death of father, Fergie Richter
Aug 09 1992 Age 70		Death of spouse, Harry Strong
Sep 14 2014 Age 93		Death of Elinor Richter