Beatrice Helen Rislove

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Beatrice H. Rislove, 94, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, September 28, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Beatrice was born on November 28, 1920, in rural Rushford to Elmer and Helen (Gilbertson) Otis. She was raised on the family farm and attended country school. On February 20, 1940, she was united in marriage with Elmer S. Rislove in Decorah, Iowa. Beatrice and Elmer owned and operated the Farmers Market in Rushford for over 20 years. Beatrice enjoyed taking winter trips to McAllen, Texas and always enjoyed playing cards. Playing Bridge was her favorite card game. She was considered a Bridge Master. Beatrice is survived by four grandchildren: Brian Winslow, Ellen (Jeffrey) Bartch, Kaye Krangenbring, and Lori (Lew) Fellows; nine great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and by two daughters- in-law: Becky Rislove and Susan Rislove.She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; two sons: David and Philip Rislove; and by six brothers and sisters. There will be a memorial service for Beatrice at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford. Burial will follow in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. The family prefers memorials directed to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Leave a memory of Beatrice and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com