A funeral will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024 for 85-year-old Elaine Pearl Ruehling of Frohna, Missouri who passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at the Independence Care Center of Perry County.
She was born January 21, 1939 in Frohna MO, to Edmund and Norma (Fischer) Mueller who both preceded her in death.
She married Donald Ruehling November 28, 1959 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna. He preceded her in death on March 8, 2014.
Survivors include a son: Stuart (Becky) Ruehling; two grandchildren: Zach Ruehling and Abby Ruehling, all of Frohna.
She was also preceded in death by her sister: Evelyn R. Meyr; and her brother: Donald Mueller.
She worked as a lab technician for many different hospitals and also as a phlebotomist for the American Red Cross.
Elaine was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna, where she was a member of the church choir and served as a church organist for many years.
Elaine was a talented artist in both painting and drawing.
She enjoyed gardening and traveling but her greatest joy were her grandchildren and spending time with them.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and 6:30-10 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna.
A funeral for 85-year-old Elaine Pearl Ruehling of Frohna, Missouri will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna with the Rev. Paul Hoemann officiating.
Burial will be at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery in Frohna.
Memorial contributions may be given to Journey Hospice or United in Christ Lutheran School.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.