Eileen Robley

Eileen Ardis Johnson, age 86, of Pelican Rapids, MN, died Saturday, September 21, at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born to Walfred and Martha (Damschen) Johnson in Pelican Rapids, MN. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. She attended Dunn Township school district 167 through grade 8, then attended and graduated from Pelican Rapids High School in 1956.
On September 1, 1956, Eileen married her best friend, Robert Robley of Pelican Rapids, MN, at Zion Lutheran Church. They were parents to three children; Rachael, Rebecca, and Robert.
Elleen worked at West Central Turkeys for 22 years. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Zion, serving in many capacities, most recently the Quilter's club Wednesday Women's Devotions and of course planting and maintaining the beautiful flowers church. She made the best potato salad chat was in high demand at any function.
Eileen loved to travel, touring all 50 states and much of Europe.
Eileen is survived by daughters Rachael Robley of Fargo, ND, Rebecca Robley of Pelican Rapids, MN, and Robert Robley of Vergas, MN; grand children Joe Potter of Mankato, MN, Katherine Daniels of Woodbury, MN, and Stacy Daniels of Fargo ND; great grandchildren Lydia Potter of Fairmont, MN, Mason and Anders Schladweiler; great-great grandchildren Oliver White and Emma Handy. Also surviving are sisters-law Jeri Johnson and Joyce Davis, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Proceeding her in death are her parents, husband Robert, brothers Verlyn and Larry, and sister Marlys Robley, and many brothers and sisters-in-law. She is also survived by many dear friends and neighbors that made her life rich and blessed.
Visitation will be Friday, September 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Larson Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church on Saturday. The funeral is at 2 p.m. Saturday with burial after at Zion Lutheran Church on Franklin.