Eloise M. Leegard

Eloise M. Leegard age 76 of Detroit Lakes, MN died Saturday May 21, 2011 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes. Eloise Marion Leegard was born on April 22, 1935 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Louis and Marion Paulson Olson. She attended Country School in Richwood Township and later High School in Detroit Lakes. On June 11, 1960 she was united in marriage to Duane Leegard at Richwood Lutheran Church in rural Detroit Lakes. They farmed in Richwood Township, where Eloise worked side by side with her husband. Eloise also worked at Blandingchr(39)s Department Store in Detroit Lakes. Eloise enjoyed crafts, crocheting, and having a large garden. Eloise is survived by her husband Duane, and her sister Eleanor Olson. She was preceded in death by her parents.