Mrs. Hunsley was born September 14, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Otto and Neva Riegel. She moved to Ford, KS about 1930 where she was raised by her mother and her grandparents Dr. Francis and Effie Coffman. She attended Fort Hays Kansas State College where she received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Education. She taught music for 37 years, including 18 years at Harrison Elementary School in Davenport.
Eleanor Riegel and Jack Hunsley were married on March 1, 1952. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hunsley were members of the Iowa State Trap Shooting Association. They traveled all over the region and won many competitions. Eleanor was also a member of the CASI New Horizon’s Band for over 20 years where she played flute and piccolo.
Mrs. Hunsley was preceded in death by her husband Jack. Left to cherish her memory are step-sister Joyce Ewert, nephews Don, Lon and Paul Palmer, cousin Gary Coffman and numerous special friends. Memorial contributions to honor Eleanor may be made to the CASI New Horizons Band, 1035 W. Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA 52806.
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