Elaine Rittenour, 97, of Wheaton, MN passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Countryside Inn in Rosholt, SD.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 (what would have been Elaine’s 98th birthday) at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Covenant Church in Wheaton with Pastor Tim Shekleton officiating. Pianist will be Cheryl Shekleton. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. Interment was held in Wildwood Cemetery on the only nice day last January.
Elaine was born on May 23, 1924 to Amanda (Pargman) and John Watry in rural Grant County.



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