Eleanor Moore

Eleanor Ruth Moore of Rochester died on July 15, 2025, at her apartment at the Homestead. She was 98 years old. Eleanor was born on December 8, 1926 in Mankato, Minnesota to Frederick and Anna Gosewisch. She was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Mankato High School in 1944 and the Kahler Hospitals School of Nursing in 1948. In 1949, she married Owen Moore. He preceded her in death in 2008. Together they had three children: Mitchell (Therese) Moore, Victoria Moore, and Julie (John) Wrubel. Eleanor had seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

Eleanor worked as a registered nurse at Rochester Methodist Hospital and at Mayo Clinic. She was a long-time dedicated member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. She was admired by her neighbors for her immaculate yard and flowers. Eleanor and Owen loved to shop for antiques and other "treasures" at garage and estate sales.

A funeral service will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Moore family. To share a special memory or condolence, please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.