Eleanor Strong

Eleanor Francis Strong was born in Sleepy Eye, MN on May 5, 1935 to the late William and Frances (Riebel) Zuhlsdorf. She was the youngest girl of her family with six sisters and five brothers. Eleanor attended St. Mary's School in Sleepy Eye. Eleanor was united in marriage to Lloyd Peanuts Strong on May 9, 1956. Together they resided in Sleepy Eye and raised their four sons and one daughter. She had a great passion for flowers, her family and the great outdoors. Eleanor had the gift of a green thumb and enjoyed expressing herself through the beauty of her flowers, both indoors and outdoors. Eleanor took great pride in her children; at any given time she could tell you where each one was and what they were up to even after they were all grown. Eleanor enjoyed the great outdoors and all the beauty it had to offer. Eleanor enjoyed horses from a young age and through out her life. Along with the horses she enjoyed sitting on her swing watching the birds, especially her humming birds. Eleanor enjoyed throwing the ball for her dog Dutchess and watching her grandchildren playing on the farm. When the seasons changed keeping her indoors, Eleanor enjoyed reading, embroidery, and puzzles. Eleanor always had a homemade snack to offer visitors as she greeted them with her contagious smile and sweet nature. Eleanor is survived by her children; Daniel (Beth) Strong, Corinne Mertz, Quinn (Cheryl Smith) Strong, Travis (Carmen) Strong, Clint (Marcie) Strong, ten grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, brother, Albert (Paulene) Zuhlsdorf, sisters, Gladys Zarn, Bernice Toby Marsh Catherine Meyer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lloyd Peanuts Strong, sisters, Evelyn Eckstein, Angeline Marge Mishler Delores Eckstein, brothers, Leonard, Bernard Dago, Donald, Jerome, Rich and Joseph in infancy, son-in-law, Kim Mertz, infant grandson, Cole Mertz, nephews, Donald Eckstein and James Jimmy Zuhlsdorf and infant niece, Amanda Zuhlsdorf. First Visitation 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, April 10, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye Chapel 301 - 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Second Visitation 7:30 am - 10:00 am Saturday, April 11, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Sleepy Eye 301 3rd Ave. S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, April 11, 2015 St. Mary's Catholic Church-Sleepy Eye 636 1st Ave. North Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085