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Renee Eli, age 78, of Carrington, ND, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016, in Golden Acres Manor, Carrington.

Caroline Richter was born December 27, 1937, in Bismarck, ND, to Frank and Margaret (Hust) Richter. She was raised and educated in Bismarck. Caroline was united in marriage to William Eli on June 30, 1956, in McHenry, ND. Together they operated the family farm and raised three daughters and three sons; Kathern, Theodore, Audrey, Florence, Curtis, and Wayne.

In her retirement, Caroline was an avid writer of editorials for local newspapers. She was actively involved in political discussions in her community; Caroline also enjoyed bingo and cards at the senior citizen center.

She is survived by her children, Kathern (Joseph) Chisham, Mt. Hope, KS, Theodore Eli, Mitchell, SD, Audrey (Larry) Fliflet, McVille, ND, Florence (George) Marson, Mt. Hope, KS, Curtis (Barb) Eli, Carrington, ND, and Wayne Eli; fifteen grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.

Caroline was preceded in death by her husband William Eli; her parents; sisters Magdeline Richter of Water Free, OR, Annie Burtts of Sacramento, CA, twins Barbara and Catherine Richter, and Freida Overbeck, Bismarck; also her brothers Anton of Tuttle, ND, Jacob of Bismarck, Ted Becknall, San Jose, CA, Eddy Becknall, Bismarck, John Becknall, Bismarck, and Henry Becknall.

Her Visitation will be held Saturday 9AM-12PM at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and one hour prior to the service at church.

Her Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 3, 2016, at 2:00PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, Carrington, ND.

Her Burial will be at Glenfield Cemetery.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, ND.
On-line condolences may be sent at www.EvansFuneralHomeND.com.