Eleanor Gladys Jentoft Sjoberg
July 1, 1928 – January 6, 2022
Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
life story
A lasting restaurant legacy
In March of 1957, Eleanor and her husband, Ray Sjoberg bought the Du Nord café operated by Ray's parents, Ray and Mable Sjoberg.
They renamed their restaurant El Ray Café and were the hosts there until 1973. The Cafe is now known as Blue Water Cafe.
About Eleanor
Eleanor Gladys Jentoft Sjoberg, daughter of Mogens and Helen Jentoft, died January 6, 2022. She was 93 years old.
Born July 1, 1928 and raised on the banks of Spruce Creek in Lutsen, she graduated from Grand Marais High School and spent her entire adult life in Grand Marais.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church and Eastern Star. She was active in the start-up of the Golf Course and the Curling Club and was co-owner of the ElRay Cafe with her husband for 20 years.
Thirteen winters enjoying retirement with old and new friends in Arizona and traveling with her husband were treasured memories.
Summers, eventually year-round, on Devil Track Lake, were favorite times, and watching her grandsons and great-grandchildren grow and succeed was a great source of pride.
She is survived by her daughter Kristi (Dave) Carambula, grandsons Nathan Carambula, Aaron (Kelly) Carambula, Christopher (Liz) Sjoberg, Nicholas (Cassie) Sjoberg, daughter-in-law Cheryl Sjoberg and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Sjoberg, son Steve Sjoberg, her parents, and sisters.