Elaine Ruth Iwen

February 6, 1934 - December 15, 2021

Elaine R. Iwen, 87, of Fond du Lac, died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Edenbrook. She was born on February 6, 1934, in Fond du Lac, the daughter of John and June Cleveland Arenz. On May 22, 1954, she married LeRoy J. Iwen in Watertown, WI. He preceded her in death on February 4, 1987. Elaine worked as a cook at Schreiner’s and was a cashier and managed a motel. She was a member of Presentation Catholic Church in North Fond du Lac and was a member of the Christian Mother’s group. She loved reading, playing the slots on iPad, feeding and watching the birds and scaring the chipmunks away. She is survived by her children: Lynn (Allen) Engebregtsen of N. Fond du Lac, Lori (Udo) Melchert of Fond du Lac, Timothy (Mary) Iwen of N. Fond du Lac, Alison Rost of N. Fond du Lac, Amy (Joseph Metcalf) Iwen of N. Fond du Lac and Sarah Iwen of Fond du Lac, eleven grandchildren: Dan Martin, Kelly Smith, Nick (friend Melanie Flasch) Engebregtsen, Andrea Zupke, Tim (Jessa) Iwen, Heather Iwen, Brandon Iwen, Jackson Iwen, Jenna Iwen, Kendra Metcalf and Noah Metcalf; nine great-grandchildren, her brother Gerald “Buzz” (Kathy) Arenz of Fond du Lac, and other family and friends, and her dog Rico. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Todd Iwen, her sister Joyce Cupertino and her brothers: Ronald, Norman, Michael and Richard Arenz. VISITATION: Friends may call from 9:30 – 11:30 AM on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Kurki Funeral Chapel, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac. SERVICE: Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, December 20, 2021, at Kurki Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery.