Ellenore Fredrika Doerring, 96, of Luana, Iowa died Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Postville, Iowa. She was born October 18, 1924, to Lorenz and Beatrice (Palas) Doerring in Luana, Clayton County, Iowa. Ellenore graduated from Luana Consolidated School and continued her education at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics Education.
Ellenore taught Home Economics in West Union, Massena, Coggan and Cedar Rapids. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Luana, Iowa; Clayton County Artist Club; and Monona Garden Club.
Surviving Ellenore are her siblings, Frederick (Adelle) Doerring of Adams, MA, Elaine Scott of Atlantic, IA, Jacquelyn (Don) Sparrow of Anchorage, AK, Lilli (Bob) Miller of Manchester, MI, and David (Eileen) Doerring of Santa Fe, NM; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceding Ellenore in death were her parents, Lorenz and Beatrice Doerring; brother, Harold Doerring; and sister, Jeanette Doerring.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church in Luana, Iowa.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Luana, Iowa.
Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Postville, Iowa, is assisting the family with arrangements.