Eloise Wright, 90
Eloise Anne (Roenfeldt) Wright, 90, of Red Oak, formerly of Glenwood, passed away Oct. 14, 2026 in Red Oak.
She was born May 18, 1936 in Glenwood to Paul Rudolph and Dorothy Alvena (Deitchler) Roenfeldt.
Eloise was raised on the family farm and attended and graduated from Glenwood High School. She was a proud member of the class of 1954, served as class secretary, and was always active in class reunions including her 70th reunion just a couple years ago. She was united in marriage to John William “Bill” Wright, who was the love of her life, on Oct. 6, 1956. To this union two sons were born, Todd and Brad.
Eloise worked in the radiology department at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs for over 30 years. Before starting in radiology, she also volunteered in the gift shop and front desk of the hospital for several years. She enjoyed bowling and was in a bowling league for many years. She loved playing cards and was active in multiple bridge clubs. Eloise was passionate about decorating her home for every season and every holiday, and loved going shopping to find something new for the house. Her greatest love was her family and she was always excited to be included in activities involving her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. She enjoyed hosting family and friends at her home for meals, holidays, and birthday celebrations. She was a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Mineola where she played the piano for many years. Eloise had a large circle of friends, and she will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Preceding Eloise in passing were her parents; husband; son, Todd; and sister, Marlene and husband Marlin Sell.
Survivors include her son, Brad (Becky) Wright of Red Oak; daughter-in-law, Susan Wright of Florida; six grandchildren, Corie (Gordon) DeVries, Amy (Tim) Beggs, Amanda (Caleb) Fisher, Brooklyn (Luke) Lehman, Breanna (Jacob) Jarboe, and Katie Wright; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Karen (Eldon) Smith of Glenwood,; nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Interment will be in Mineola Cemetery, Mineola. Memorial donations have been designated to St. John Lutheran Church.