Eleanor Jean (Stauffer) Harms, loving mother and devoted member of the Milford community, passed away June 9, 2026.
Born Oct. 30, 1938, in Milford, Eleanor spent her entire life in the town she loved so dearly. She was a beacon of love and generosity, always ready with a kind word or helping hand. Her warmth, compassion, and gentle spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Eleanor married the love of her life, Donald James Harms, and together they built a life centered on faith, family, and community. Their years together were filled with devotion and the joy of raising a family in the hometown they cherished. Eleanor was a dedicated Day Care Specialist at Little Leaps of Faith before her retirement, nurturing the children of Milford with the same love and patience she showed her own family.
She had a passion for life and a heart full of love for her family, her community, and her pets. Eleanor found joy in the beauty of blooming tulips, the brushstrokes on a canvas, and the unconditional companionship of her dogs and cats. Her home was filled with the scent of flowers, the sound of laughter, and the sight of her beautiful paintings.
Eleanor is survived by her beloved daughters, Donna and James Blohn of Lincoln,and Deborah Harms of Lincoln; brother, Douglas Harms and Elaine Boyer of Nebraska City; grandchildren, Tierra Andersen of Lincoln, Anthony and Taylor Reichwald of Chambers, Pennsylvania, Ryan and Kayla Blohn of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Chase Blohn, Lincoln, Collin Blohn, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Jorge Blohn of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Waylan Andersen, River, Oakley, Denver and baby girl Reichwaldt, Aria and Barrett Christan; special little friends, Joanna and Khloe Huang; brother, Leland Stauffer; sister, Lydia and Quinton Scknittker; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald James Harms; grandson, Bryson Aleksandr Blohn; her father, Edwin Stauffer; her mother, Carrie (Schweitzer) Stauffer; brothers, Dean and Harold Stauffer; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry, Harry, Goldie, Byron and Patty Harms; and her parents-in-law, Earl and Josephine Harms.
A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Milford. An inurnment will be held at a later date. Those who knew and loved Eleanor are encouraged to share memories and upload photographs to her memorial page. She will be remembered as a loving mother, dedicated caregiver, talented artist, and cherished friend whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Memorial contributions are suggested to the day care center Little Leaps of Faith Development.
Arrangements by Lauber Funeral and Cremation Services, Milford.
