Eleanor Reusser

Eleanor M. "Pat" Reusser passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Close to Home Hospice of natural causes. Eleanor M. (Rich) Reusser was born on July 13, 1920 to Luvie (Fowler) and Ray Rich in Hanover, New Hampshire. She graduated from high school in 1938, and attended college in Moundridge, Kansas where she received her teaching degree. Eleanor was a school teacher in Kansas, Wyoming, New Hampshire and Guam. She served in the Navy WAVE during WWII at NATTC Norman, Oklahoma and NAS Hutchison, Kansas from December 1942 until September 1944 as an Aviation Machinist Mate 3c. She married Daniel Reusser on August 5, 1944. Eleanor was a volunteer for many years at the Campbell County Library after she moved to Gillette in 1993. She also enjoyed swimming, skiing, reading and traveling. Eleanor is survived by her four sons, one daughter, 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, 1 great-grandson, and 2 brothers. A private memorial service will be held the summer of 2015. Memorials may be made to the scholarship fund for Trevor Essen for Bear Creek Lodge. Memorials and condolences may also be sent in Eleanor's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via website: www.gillettememorialchapel.com Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716