Eleanor King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eleanor King, age 77, of Schaller, Iowa died on Monday, April 23, 2018 in Odebolt, Iowa. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Schaller. Burial will be in the Schaller Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Schaller is in charge of the arrangements. Eleanor Marie King was born July 25, 1940 in Schaller, Iowa the daughter of David Calvin and Ruby Sophia (Offerole) King. She was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Schaller where she remained a lifelong member. She taught Sunday school for 35 years and was on the church serving committee and participated in UMW. She thoroughly enjoyed going to church and worshiping. Eleanor worked at the Schaller Café for 12 years and as an in-home health aide where she also cared for her mother. Growing up, she attended school in Schaller where she graduated high school in 1959. Eleanor was a member of 4-H and enjoyed helping with Cub Scouts. She supported Veterans and St. Jude’s. In her spare time, she loved reading, puzzle books, and creating plastic canvas crafts. Eleanor enjoyed writing to many pen pals. Family and friends were very important to Eleanor and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Those left to cherish her memory include her sister, Alice Rosebelle Bowen; extended family and many friends. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, David and Ruby King. “Thank you and I love you all. You are all blessings.” — Eleanor

Eleanor King

July 25, 1940 - April 23, 2018