Eleanor S. Klungtvedt

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSHFORD 507-864-7771 RUSHFORD, MINN. - Eleanor S. Klungtvedt, 85, of Rushford, Minn. died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Eleanor was born on July 22, 1926, in Whalan, Minn. to Johnie E. and Selma (Engebretson) Johnson. She was raised on the family farm in the Whalan and Peterson, Minn. area, and graduated from Peterson High School. Eleanor received her Bachelors Degree in Business Education from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and received her Masters Degree in Counseling from Winona State University. On June 20, 1953, Eleanor married Orrin Klungtvedt. She taught school at Alma, Wis., Mabel, Minn., Peterson, Minn., and Winona Vo-Tech. Eleanor taught Business, Typing, Accounting and Norwegian. She had a love for music, and enjoyed playing guitar, accordion and singing. Eleanor was part of her family band, "The Country Melodies". She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and WELCA in Peterson, Minn. Eleanor is survived by two sons: Kevin (Debra) Klungtvedt and Kerry Klungtvedt both of Rushford; two grandchildren: John and Kate Klungtvedt; and by her brother, Glen Johnson of Whalan, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. with the Rev. Ron Warnes officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Leave a memory of Eleanor, sign her online guestbook and view her tribute video at www.hofffuneral.com
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