Mrs. Elaine C. Strueder

March 3, 1936 - January 6, 2015

Strueder, Elaine C. (nee. Buse) age 78, entered into eternal life on January 6, 2015, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of Lawrence Strueder for nearly 56 years. Loving Mother of Marlene (Mike) Brunner, Green Bay; Donald Strueder (Julie Minikowski) Burlington; Steven (Candice) Strueder and Carolyn Strueder of Waterford. Dearest grandmother of Ryan, Brad and Sean Strueder and William and Ben Brunner. Elaine is also survived by her cousins Gladys Schroeder and Beverly Ladwig, as well as the many members of the Strueder Clan, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Irene and Walter Buse; her son David Strueder; her in-laws, Anna and Fred Strueder, and her cousin Wayne Weber. Elaine spent her life as a hard-working farm wife in rural Waterford, mothering every animal who crossed her path. A lifelong dance partner of Larry, her many talents included her meticulous sewing and crocheting, both vegetable and flower gardening, and passing her love of gardening on to her children. She enjoyed nothing more than browsing her cookbooks for a new recipe, listening to Bob Uecker during Brewers games, and raising her ducks and chickens. Her specialty, however, was baking cookies for her family, especially her grandchildren. Elaine was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and an active member of Ladies Aid and Altar guild. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 12:30 in the afternoon at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 145 South 6th Street, Waterford. Visitation in Church Saturday from 10-12:15 PM. Burial in St. Peter’s cemetery following services. In lieu of floral expressions of sympathy the family suggests memorials be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Mealy Funeral Home Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com