Eleanor Joanne Gausman (Krogstad)

Age 93 of Brooklyn Center, passed away April 24, 2025. “Ellie “was born February 27, 1932 in Granite Falls, MN to Edward and Matilda Krogstad. She graduated from Granite Falls High School and went to nursing school at St Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis. Ellie married William Gausman December 19, 1953 and lived in south Minneapolis where sons James and Mark were born. The family moved to Brooklyn Center, MN in 1959. As her sons got older, she resumed her nursing career at Hennepin County Medical Center where she retired in 1994.

She and Bill enjoyed an active retirement which included travel to 49 states and many countries. She enjoyed nature and spent a lot of time at the family cabin in the woods near Miltona, MN. Ellie was an active member of The Lutheran Church of the Triune God. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and extended family.

Preceded in death by parents Edward and Matilda Krogstad; and husband William Gausman. She is survived by sons, James (Kathleen) and Mark (Andrea); grandchildren, Emily (Wayne) Carlson, Josie (Edward) Held, Jacob Gausman, Joshua Gausman, Kassie Gausman, Kyle (Katie) Gausman; and brother, Richard (Helen) Krogstad; five great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held Friday, May 2, 2025 at 11:00 am at The Lutheran Church of the Triune God, 5827 Humboldt Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430. Visitation one hour prior to the service. The family gratefully acknowledges the love and kindness of the staff at Maranatha Care Center where Ellie lived the last years of her life. We would also like to thank Optage Hospice services for their care and devotion to Ellie and her sons.  Please consider a donation in Eleanor’s name to Alzheimer’s Association.