Elnora Lou Langley Rieschick, 91, of Soldier, KS passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at her home. She was born December 28, 1925 in Hoyt, KS the daughter of Clell M. and Lou Vina (Garner) Langley.

Elnora attended South Star grade school in Meriden and graduated from Soldier High School in 1943. She spent most of her life in the Soldier community. Elnora worked alongside her husband, Clyde, on the family farm and dairy. Her passion was being a homemaker. She was also a Mary Kay Consultant.

She was a member of the Soldier Christian Church and past member of Soldier Rosebud Club. Elnora was involved in many social and volunteer community activities.

Elnora married Clyde Milton Rieschick on October 19, 1947 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 11, 2014. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Reba Heinrich and Phyllis Langley and 2 brothers, Earl and Don Langley.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Rita Krause (Rick) of Great Bend, KS, Leah Kulczewski (John) of Wheaton, IL and Marty Williams (Henry) of Soldier, KS; a brother, Dale Langley (Alice) of Topeka, KS; 6 grandchildren, MacAdam Krause (Ashley), Gretchen Krause Perez (Josh), Marty Kulczewski Philipchuck (John), Stacy Kulczewski, Tyler Williams (Jena) and Reid Williams and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in the Soldier Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. Memorials may be given to the Soldier Christian Church, Holton Community Hospital Hospice or Soldier Hall c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.