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Delos "Del" Eilers

August 10, 1941 — December 23, 2014

Delos “Del” Eilers, age 73, of Cottage Grove, formerly of Woodbury, passed away at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul on December 23, 2014. He was born in Marshalltown, IA on August 10, 1941 to Charles and Barbara (Schryver) Eilers. Del married Karen Shahan at the Marne United Methodist Church in Marne, IA on June 27, 1964. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1963 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he went to work for 3M where he stayed until his retirement in 2001. Most of his time with 3M was spent working in the Magnetic Audio / Visual Division. Del was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed all his children’s and grandchildren’s many activities. He was an active church member who enjoyed reading, music, photography and had a keen interest in all things regarding the railroad. Del was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Bruce Eilers. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Karen; daughters, Kathryn Eilers (Scott Smallidge), Elizabeth (Dennis) Cronin, and Margaret Eilers (Jonathan Butwinick); grandchildren, Nicole, Marinna, Matthew, AJ, Kyra, Elijah; brothers, James (Susan) Eilers, and David Eilers; sister in law, Brenda Eilers; other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday (12/30) at 11:00 a.m. at Woodbury Peaceful Grove United Methodist Church, 7465 Steepleview Road in Woodbury. A gathering will be held one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Memorials preferred. The Wise Family Funeral Home is serving the family. Visit www.wisefamilyfh.com to sign the tribute page and view the memorial video.

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Woodbury Peaceful Grove United Methodist Church

7465 Steepleview Road
Woodbury, MN 55125

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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

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7465 Steepleview Road
Woodbury, MN 55125

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