Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 1st, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm and an hour prior to the service time at the church.

Service
Eleanor’s Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Ray Lutheran Church in Ray, ND. Pastor Mary Dickman Parris will be officiating.

The Funeral Service will be broadcast directly on this page.

Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Tioga, ND is assisting the family.

Graveside Service
Eleanor will be laid to rest on Thursday, November 4th, 2021 next to her soulmate, Alden at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, ND.

Eleanor D. Nehring
May 23, 1933 - October 27, 2021

Place of Birth: Kenmare, North Dakota
Residence: Tioga, North Dakota
Age: 88

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Eleanor Delores Nehring passed away peacefully in Minot, ND on October 27, 2021 while surrounded by loved ones at the age of 88.

Eleanor was born in Bowbells, North Dakota on May 23, 1933 to Bertie and James Rice.

Eleanor was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She was a long-time resident of Ray, ND prior to moving to Tioga, ND. She had great passion being an Avon representative. She enjoyed Wednesday’s quilting at the church, entertaining the ladies and many friends for coffee and sweet treats and making many trips to care for her grandchildren over the years. She was always willing to help out anyone with anything. Eleanor had such a kind and generous heart and will be so dearly missed.

Eleanor is survived by her siblings, Lois (Carl) Hoglund and Jim (Nancy) Rice; two children, Timothy (Steven Reiske) and Tammie (Greg) Thorsen; two grandchildren, Hannah Thorsen and Haley (Danys) Chartrand and one great-grandchild, Gemma Grace Chartrand.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving soulmate, Alden (Coup) Nehring; her parents, James and Bertie Rice and sister, Ella Mae Schultz.

Memorial Contribution

Should you choose to give a Memorial, please consider Ray Lutheran Church / PO Box 157 Ray, ND 58849.

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Debbie & Kelly Miller (Custer, SD)
Oct 28, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May the good Lord shower you all with his blessings and give you peace. Eleanor was a beautiful lady inside and out, with a heart of gold. She will truly be missed by many. Deepest sympathies. Rest in peace Eleanor. Love and hugs

Wayne Halvorson (Guthrie , Oklahoma )
Oct 28, 2021

Tammy and Tim so sorry for your loss of your wonderful parents. You were lucky to have them. I will always remember them . Wayne

Randy Thorsen (BURIEN, Washington)
Oct 29, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
The Randy Thorsen family

Jeff Knox (Ray, ND)
Oct 29, 2021

We are so sorry to hear of Eleanors passing. She was really a wonderful and beautiful lady. She has now been reunited with Coup. Many prayers during this difficult time.

Cheryl and Bill Simpson (Ray, ND)
Oct 30, 2021

Tim, Tammie and family, so saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. She was such a great friend to my mom. They’re together now. I pray God keeps you close in all the days ahead. RIP ELEANOR .

Lisa Olson (Ray, ND)
Nov 1, 2021

I will always remember how inviting Eleanor was when I was little. I lived right next door and during the weekend I always knew she would be up and would invite me in for baked treats if I showed up at her door. Many Saturday and Sunday mornings I was her visitor, most times without the knowledge of my family! She was a kind lady, she will be missed by many. RIP Eleanor

Wayne Hauge (Ray, ND)
Nov 1, 2021

Hello Tim, sorry to hear about your mom Eleanor passing, and so close in time to your dad Coup. While Coup and I shared a similar dry sense of humor, Eleanor was always more serious, ever the professional. However, we were able to get a rise out of her every now and then. I'm sure you enjoyed the extra time with your folks Tim than my sisters and I did with ours. Life is short; work hard, play hard, and retire early. Wayne.

Linda (Davidson) Wooters (Denton, TX)
Nov 1, 2021

Tim, Tammie, and your entire family. I will be watching the service today. Sending you my love, thoughts, and prayers. Oh what a precious lady your mom was!! She would often visit at our house. Yes, my mom loved Avon. She also considered Eleanor a very dear friend. Whenever I would come back to Ray for Grain Palace Days or a Reunion, there was your mom and dad at the Firemen's Feed, and they would always come up, visit and give me a hug. I looked so forward to their visits. Through the years I would sometimes stop at the house for a quick visit too. Oh your mom and dad loved you kids soooooo much, and they loved each other so much. Who would have ever thought they would be together again so soon. I just know the Heavens were rejoicing at their Homecoming. God Be With You Til We Meet Again, Eleanor and Coup. Love you.

Connie L Powell (Tioga, ND)
Nov 2, 2021

Oh Eleanor, so sorry to hear of your passing. I enjoyed every minute I spent with you and Coop. God bless your family . You are in my thoughts and prayers

Eileen and Dorvan Solberg (Ray, ND)
Nov 2, 2021

Our deepest sympathy to you, Tim, Tammie, and your families, and to all of Eleanor’s family. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She touched so many people with your kindness and warm heart. What a wonderful picture of your mom and dad on the funeral program! Praying for you, that the Lord’s comfort will give you strength and peace in the midst of this very difficult time. Love and hugs, Dorvan and Eileen, and Vonnie, Val, Diane, and Gail