Eileen Crolius Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Eileen Crolius of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Eileen left this world on July 25, 2024 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her father Ervin Henry Mielke; her brother Harold; her daughter Susan Crolius; her mother Hattie Mielke (Decker); her husband Philip Crolius; her siblings, Anita Mielke, Andrew Mielke, Edwin Mielke, Loren Mielke (Beatta), Harvey Mielke and Webster Crolius (Eva); and her niece Susan.
She is survived by: her brother Harley; her children, Corinn Gromatka (John) of West Fargo, ND, Cathie Jones (Joe) of Round Lake, MN, Jim Crolius (Terry) of La Crosse, WI, David Crolius of Sioux Falls, SD and Joan Crolius of Madison, MN; her grandchildren, Kristina Myers (Jamie) of Chino Hills, CA, Heather Johnson (Josh) of Plymouth, MN, Zachary Crolius (Renee) of Mundelein, ILL, Mariel Crolius (Adam Lowe) of Shorewood, WI, Shaun Crolius of Chaska, MN, Dominic Crolius of Burnsville, MN, Amanda Ihry (Craig) of Hopkins, MN, Nathan Crolius of Reedsburg, WI, Brandon Crolius of Baraboo, WI and Colin Crolius of Draper, UT; her great grandchildren, Livia, Luke Johnson, Otto, Zoey Crolius and Michaela Ihry; and also Webster.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Community Options & Resources (Formerly Friendship Haven), Sherburn, MN or to Memorial Lutheran Church, Sioux Falls, SD.
