Eleanor Bessen

Eleanor Bessen, age 87 of Trout Creek passed away July 2, 2014. She was born June 11, 1927 in Eagle River, Wisconsin to Albert and Martha (Olsson) Soquist of Conover, Wisconsin. On November 24, 1951 Eleanor married Roy Bessen of Trout Creek and soon became a very active member of this community. She joined Trinity Lutheran Church and she served in many capacities, but her favorite station was at the front door of the church as she welcomed the people. She was an active member of the Trombley-Polkas Post 494 American Legion Auxiliary where she served in many leadership positions and worked hard in support of all their programs. She was also a member of the Henry Hendrickson VFW Post 8945 Auxiliary in Covington. Eleanor had many talents and interests. She wrote poems, she baked the best cookies, and she loved puzzles…of all kinds. She loved bowling, horseshoes and reading. She was fascinated by nature and loved adventure: hiking, cross country skiing, fishing…even ice fishing, and when the sky turned to night she loved to watch the stars. She was a friend to everyone who came her way. Eleanor is survived by her son, Alan (Carol) of Kentucky; daughters, Joan (George) Smart of Rogers City, Gale Bessen of Elkhart, Indiana, Mary (Mark) Kerner of Kenton, and Jane (Fred) Osinski of Kenton; ten grandchildren, Phil, Andy, Aaron, Ryan, Kristen, Amy, Dusten, Alana, Audrey, and Holly; eight great grandchildren, Kyle, Blake, Ryan and Robbie, Ava, Tyson, Daniel, and Hadlee; sister, Dorothy (Jack) MacClenden of Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Bessen on December 31, 2006, three brothers, Reynold, Alvin and Wilhelm, two sisters, Helen and Mary, and a great granddaughter, Bailey. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, August 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Trout Creek. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Eleanor Bessen, please visit our flower store.