In loving memory of

Elaine Wruck
December 9, 1932 - May 16, 2017

Elaine Lucielle Wruck, 84, of Winona, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at St. Anne Extended Healthcare. She was born on December 9, 1932 in Stevens Point, WI to Alex and Edith (Tokarski) Pieczynski. Elaine married Richard Wruck, they had 5 children together and they were Grade A dairy farmers--something Elaine was very proud of. In addition to being a dairy farmer, Elaine was a bank teller and a school crossing guard. She also volunteered at her church. She loved to travel, camp, fish, and bake. Elaine is survived by her children, Christopher (Wendy) Wruck, Paula (Richie) Large, and John (Rachel) Wruck; grandchildren, Melissa (Tony) Vick, Adrian (Mary) Wruck, and Calvin Wruck; great-grandchildren, Abby, Andrew, Alexzander, Dylan, Henry, and Maxwell; and siblings, Ruth Werachowski, Joan Drake, and Lawrence Pieczynski. She is preceded in death by her children, Debra Holtz and Rachel Wruck, brother Donald Pieczynski, sister Mary Lou Violet, and her parents. A Funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father James Berning officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview. Elaine will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia, MN. Please share a memory of Elaine and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.

Tributes

Sherry L Reed wrote on May 23, 2017:

"Rachel and John I am so sorry for your loss. I am glad she did not have to suffer long. I am also I cannot be there in person due to another commitment. You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sherry L Reed"

Peter Franta wrote on May 21, 2017:

"We will miss her smile and laugh here at the Mayo La Crescent Clinic. She always had a smile on her face every time I saw her. I will miss her. Peter Franta, M.D."

Georgia Goodyear wrote on May 21, 2017:

"With My Heartfelt Sympathy"