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