Jeanette Fox

Jeanette Henrietta Fox was born October 7, 1923 in Charlestown Township, MN. She was the daughter of Edward and Henrietta (Pape) Leopold. She married Elmo Peter Fox on September 19, 1946 at the St. Thomas Church in Sanborn where she was a lifelong member until the church's closing. Along with Elmo she owned and operated the Fox Hardware Store for 42 years until retiring in 1989. Jeanette supported Elmo and was an active member of the Legion Auxiliary. She had a zest for life and enjoyed crocheting, gardening, canning, and cooking. She treasured her time with her family and dear friends and neighbors. Jeanette died on March 25, 2017 at Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, MN at the age of 93. She is survived by her two daughters - Marsha (Dwight) Davis of Mound and Brenda Fox of New Ulm; four grandchildren - Nichole (Gary) Kellen, Collin Davis, Stephanie (Adam) Cook, and Katie Davis; three great grandchildren - Sam and Avery Kellen, and Hayden Pomroy; sister Shirley Thram; and many nieces and nephews. Jeanette was preceded in death by parents; husband Elmo; brothers - Alvin and Loren Leopold; and sisters - Myrtle Wolter and Margaret Fox. Visitation 1 9:00 am - 10:30 am Monday, April 3, 2017 St. Thomas Oratory 311 E. Winona Sanborn, Minnesota, United States 56083 Service Information 10:30 am Monday, April 3, 2017 St. Thomas Oratory 311 E. Winona Sanborn, Minnesota, United States 56083