Born in Shelby, Nebraska and raised in Columbus, Nebraska

Preceded in death by son Darryl Dean; daughter Karen Gambles; grandson PFC Jason Gambles U.S.A.: parents Nicholas and Carolina Eller; brothers Richard, Frederick, George and Donald Eller; sisters Lucill Jarecki and Iona Gonka

Survived by husband Ray Donald; sons David, Rick (Pam), Mark (Barbra), and Randy; daughters LuAnn (Robert) Rohr, and Sharon Drummond; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister Elaine Waddell; nieces, nephews, bingo friends, church friends, antique car enthusiasts and bowling teams