Service Information
Eileen “Tootie” G. West, age 85, of Brownton, Minnesota, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at Brownton Congregational Church in Brownton, Minnesota with interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Brownton.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held one hour prior to the service at the Brownton Congregational Church.
Obituary
Eileen G. (Witthus) West was born on September 24, 1934, in rural Glencoe, Minnesota, to Edward and Elda Emma (Kottke) Witthus. Eileen was baptized as an infant by the Rev. E. Kolbe and later confirmed her faith as a youth in 1948 by the Rev. Alfred Streufert, both at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. She received her education through the eighth grade at District 8 Country School near Biscay. Eileen graduated from Glencoe High School with the class of 1952.
On December 26th, 1958, Eileen was united in marriage to Calvin (Cal, Kelly, CD) West by the Rev. Fellwock at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage in Glencoe. The Wests made their home in Brownton sharing 54 years of marriage until Cal’s passing in 2013. The marriage was blessed with two children, Gregg of Brownton, Minnesota, and Brenda of Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Eileen enjoyed gardening, baking, cooking holiday meals, and canning. She also enjoyed bowling, golfing, traveling, watching the Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota Twins, and other sports. She cherished her time spent with family and friends. Eileen was a fun-loving person who was always ready to share a good time with family and friends and lend a helping hand where needed.
Eileen was first employed at Zimmerman’s Grocery Store in Brownton. She was a long-time employee of the Brownton Bulletin and worked at Hands in Young America before retiring in 2000.
Eileen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Brownton and served on various committees at the Brownton Congregational Church.
Eileen was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019, while a resident of Harmony River in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 85 years after a long battle with cancer and related complications. Blessed be her memory.
Eileen is survived by her:
Son, Gregg West;
Daughter, Brenda Frauendienst and her husband, Mark;
Grandchildren, Todd Frauendienst of Madison, TN and Leah Frauendienst of Gallatin, TN;
Sister-In-Law, Verone Witthus;
Brother-In-Law, Duane Schoenfelder;
Many nieces and nephews.
Eileen was preceded in death by her Parents, Ed and Elda Witthus; Husband, Calvin West; Brothers, Hillard Witthus, Melvin Witthus, Lavern (Boyce) Witthus, Earl Witthus, and Sister Elaine (Babe) Schoenfelder. Sisters-In-Law, Maxine Witthus and Glada Witthus.
Debra Boelter says
Eileen’s Family,
I’m so glad I got to meet Eileen at Harmony River!! We had so many chats at the breakfast tables! She was a such a sweet heart! We’d push the tables together, with the coffee pot in the middle, so we could all visit and catch up on the going on’s in life! She’d ask for a small cup of coffee, a small cup of milk, and yogurt. But then she LOVE to visit with the other residents and staff.
RIP Eileen! Your now pain free and can fly with the angels! Love and hugs.