Elnora Rieschick 1925-2017
Elnora Lou Langley Rieschick, 91, of Soldier, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017, at her home.
She was born Dec. 28, 1925, in Hoyt, the daughter of Clell M. and Lou Vina (Garner) Langley.
Elnora attended South Star grade school in Meriden and graduated from Soldier High School in 1943. She spent most of her life in the Soldier community.
Elnora worked alongside her husband, Clyde, on the family farm and dairy. Her passion was being a homemaker. She was also a Mary Kay Consultant.
She was a member of the Soldier Christian Church and past member of Soldier Rosebud Club. Elnora was involved in many social and volunteer community activities.
Elnora married Clyde Milton Rieschick on Oct. 19, 1947, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 11, 2014. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Reba Heinrich and Phyllis Langley; and two brothers, Earl and Don Langley.
Survivors include three daughters, Rita Krause (Rick) of Great Bend, Leah Kulczewski (John) of Wheaton, Ill., and Marty Williams (Henry) of Soldier; a brother, Dale Langley (Alice) of Topeka; six grandchildren, MacAdam Krause (Ashley), Gretchen Krause Perez (Josh), Marty Kulczewski Philipchuck (John), Stacy Kulczewski, Tyler Williams (Jena) and Reid Williams; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial followed in Soldier Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Soldier Christian Church, Holton Community Hospital Hospice or Soldier Hall, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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