Elaine Marie Schiller

Elaine Marie Schiller was born April 13th, 1930, in Wadena, MN and passed away in Brainerd, MN on June 7th, 2024, at the age of 94.

Her parents were Palmer “Ole” and Edna Iverson. Elaine spent her formative years in the Wadena and Verndale area. She graduated from Wadena High School in 1948, where she met her husband, Robert Schiller.

Robert and Elaine were united in marriage on October 8, 1949, and were blessed with six children: Paulette, Stephen, David, Daniel, Brian and John.

She spent most of her younger years as a housewife and mother, residing in White Bear Lake and Wadena, MN. Elaine worked for many years as a floral designer at Wadena Floral and later in La Jolla, CA.

Upon her husband’s passing, Elaine lived in the San Diego area for nearly 40 years. During this time, she lovingly cared for her grandchildren John Jr. and Crystal while their parents, John and Valerie, were often deployed with the Marines.

In 2021, Elaine moved with her son Dan and wife Janice, to the Brainerd Lakes area. She enjoyed the natural beauty of Minnesota, the seasons and the wildlife.

Elaine was a lover of nature and all its abundance. She was an avid reader and created artwork using pastels. She particularly enjoyed day trips to Itasca State Park.

Elaine will be greatly missed by her surviving children: Steve (Joyce), Dan (Janice) and Brian (Mayda). As well as 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; children, Paulette, David and John.

The family will have a private gathering.