Jeanette Esther Ruth (Tonsberg) Entinger died unexpectedly July 6, 2023, at Minnetonka Shores in Spring Park, MN. She was born February 5, 1947, in Cokato, MN, the daughter of Theodore and Esther (Scott) Tonsberg. She was baptized in Christ at Evangelical Lutheran Church of Cokato, MN.
Jeanette graduated as valedictorian from Howard Lake High School, Class of 1965. Following graduation, Jeanette attended the University of Minnesota – Morris, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish. She married LeRoy Entinger on May 27, 1972, and settled in Waverly, MN, where they raised their three sons. She worked for Travelers Insurance and Green Giant, but her favorite jobs were farming, raising her sons, and cooking. She was a loyal and active member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 1901, Order of the Eastern Star and St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed teaching Sunday school and preparing meals for church functions.
Jeanette loved animals, especially her kitties, listening to music with Elvis Presley’s gospels being her favorite. She also loved finding a deal, couponing and never missing a garage sale. After moving to Minnetonka Shores, she enjoyed activities such as gardening and visiting with her neighbors over many cups of coffee.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Esther Tonsberg; brothers: Marlyn, Roger, and Donald; infant sister; brother-in-law Charles Rodd; niece Tamara Tonsberg and nephew Scott Tonsberg.
Jeanette is survived by her husband, LeRoy; sons: Brian (Jodie) Entinger of Mound, David (Jamie) Entinger, of Montrose, and Robert Entinger (friend-Becky), of Escanaba, MI; grandchildren: Carter, Ellie, Jack, and Jillian; great-granddaughter: Hannah; sister: Doris Rodd of Mound; sister-in-law: Delores Tonsberg of Maple Plain; nieces: Jeanne Prok and April Tonsberg; nephews: Jeff Rodd, Jon Rodd, and Steven Tonsberg.
A service of remembrance will be held 11:00 am, Saturday, July 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Howard Lake, MN. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Cokato & Howard Lake, MN 320-286-2534, www.swansonpeterson.com
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