Eleanor Irene (Pennie) Kasper of Burtrum Minnesota passed away on July 18, 2022, at the age of 80 years and 11 months.
Service for Eleanor Kasper will be held on Saturday, August 20th at the Faith Community Church in Burtrum at 11:00 a.m. Following the service there will be a light lunch at Tim Kasper’s residence for fellowship and reminisce.
Eleanor was born in Alexandria, MN, August 6, 1941 and spent most of her years in Burtrum, MN. She married Henry Kasper and was blessed with 5 children. She spent her working years sewing for Northern Cap in Little Falls and Stearns Manufacturing in Grey Eagle. She also assisted with the Charitable Gambling program in Little Falls. Eleanor loved all animals, especially horses. She enjoyed country music, loved bacon and cooked the best fried chicken in the world. For many years she was the treasurer for the T&M Riders Saddle Club of Swanville. She enjoyed flower gardening and was proud of her amazing “water park” which included a fish pond, a stream and a beautiful array of perennials.
She is survived by her brother William Pennie (Nancy) of Mexico, IN; children Elizabeth (Liz) Quirk of Sauk Centre, MN, Bud (Henry) Kasper of Woodbury, MN, Dan (LuAnn) Kasper of Clear Lake, MN, and Timothy (Kelli Karst) Kasper of Burtrum, MN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jack, Dan, and Jim; sisters Ruth, Mary; and son Jerry Kasper.