Eleanor A. Kline - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

October 23, 1922 - May 31, 2016


Eleanor A. Kline, age 93, of Richfield, passed away on May 31, 2016. Eleanor was a woman who loved her family, her church and was humble, gentle, kind and grateful for all she had. Eleanor was a very artistic person especially with weaving, knitting, painting and sewing. She also had a lifelong desire for learning all she could about the world around her. She is survived by her beloved husband of almost 70 years, George "Bob" Kline; daughters and their spouses, Deborah (Jerry) Herby, Julianne (Charles) Luebke, Jennifer (John) Sorensen, Lisa (Rolf) Lund and Kristin (Minghong) Liu; grandchildren, Sarah (Adam), Maren, Denis, Jesse, Rebecca, Anders (Anni), Evan and Ava; sisters, Doris Behr, Jean Sverdrup; and a brother, Allard Christenson; her very special cousin, Mary (Maynard) Wood; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

If so desired, memorials may be directed to House of Prayer Bell Choir, Friends of Hennepin County Library, or to the Weaver's Guild of Minnesota





1 Comment

  1. Mark Smeltzly says:

    Deborah, Julie, and Jennifer – Sorry to hear that your mom has passed. She was such a pleasant and kind lady. You were blessed to have her in your life for so long. Does your dad still play the clarinet?

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