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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 270826
Title: Eleanor L. Piehl
Date: 2/7/1924-1/4/2023
Inscription/Marks: 2/7/1924
Summary: Eleanor L. Piehl, 98, Bismarck, ND, went to live with her Lord and Savior January 4, 2023, at Edgewood Village. A funeral service was held January 10, 2023, at McCabe United Methodist Church, Bismarck. Burial was at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND. Eleanor Korn was born February 7, 1924, in Marion, ND, to Joseph and Edna (Wendling) Korn. She was the eldest of four sisters and raised on the family farm near Marion. She attended Marion High School and continued her education at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID, receiving her teaching certificate, and continued her education at Valley City State University years later. She taught school in Chaffee, ND. Eleanor was united in marriage to Howard John Piehl on Nov. 9, 1946. They made their home on a farm near Marion and were blessed with five children. The family moved to Valley City in 1963 and then to Bismarck in 1972. Eleanor had a passion for teaching, directing church choirs, Sunday School and plays, leading Girl and Boy Scout troops, Bible studies, mentoring young students and volunteering for various organizations. She was a member of McCabe United Methodist Church, UMC Women and P.E.O. Chapter AX. Eleanor was artistic. She completed oil paintings that are cherished by family and friends. Her other hobbies included quilting, cross-stitch, bird watching, and gardening. Her home was a warm and welcoming safe place. She hosted many holidays, birthdays, celebrations, and get-togethers. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren enjoyed playing board games and cards with her, Kings In The Corner being their favorite. Every Christmas the family looked forward to making her famous iced sugar cookies. She was so patient regardless of how many sprinkles ended up on the floor. Eleanor and Howard had 70 years together. After Howard passed in 2017 she moved into Edgewood Village. There she made many friends with residents and staff and continued her involvement in activities she enjoyed, always bringing a smile and positive attitude. She lived a full and joyful life. Eleanor is survived by her children, JoAnn Piehl, Hillsboro, OR, Linda (Chuck) Wolski, Bismarck, Wendy (Tim) Peterson, Velva, ND, and George (Peggy) Piehl, Hebron, ND; grandchildren, Darin (Stacy) Owens, Thomas (Stephanie) Owens, Andrea (Chris) Snortland, Nick (Kara) Wolski, London (Jay Jerger) Wolski, Terry (Ashley) Peterson, Marijo (Chris Kemp) Peterson, Sarah (Aaron) Christiansen, Alex (Patricia) Piehl, Matt (Sylvia) Piehl, and Cody Piehl; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Leah Vislisel, Hillsboro, OR; sister-in-law, Patricia Piehl, Valley City; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; son, Captain Joel Howard Piehl; and sisters, Marillyn Ketterling and Eileen Smith.
Red ID: FND_I_78325

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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