Mesothelioma and Asbestos

After an extended struggle with mesothelioma, Marianna Eislet of Blue Earth, Minnesota died on January 20, at the age of 81. Rev. Mark Wilms officiated at the funeral services, which were held at the Blue Earth Trinity Lutheran Church on February 2. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth. All arrangements were handled by Patton Funeral Home as well as Cremation Service.

Marianna was born on April 2, 1928 to H.O. as well as Charlotte Huber Nicholas in Winnebago, Minnesota. She was raised in Winnebago as well as in 1946 graduated from high school as valedictorian. She later graduated from the Minnesota School of Business. On September 24, 1950, Marianna united Wayne M. Eiselt.

After 52 years, Marianna retired from the Blue Earth Earliest National Bank in 2003. Additionally, she had been a member of the Minnesota Bankers Association for 50 years, served as the Treasurer of the Blue Earth Concert Association since its inception, served as Treasurer of the United Hospital Auxiliary, was a member of the Riverside Country Club, had previously been a member of the Assisi Residence Board as well as a volunteer at United Hospital. A long-term member of the Blue Earth Trinity Lutheran Church, Marianna served as treasurer for nine years, taught Sunday school, was a member of the Ladies Aid as well as served on Trinity’s Endowment Committee.

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare form of cancer that is strongly associated with exposure to asbestos.  In some cases, it can be difficult to determine the source of asbestos exposure.  Office workers were sometimes exposed to the toxic fibers when their offices were renovated because repairs as well as remodeling can disturb asbestos-containing materials as well as release the fibers into the air.  Sometimes, family members were exposed to asbestos inadvertently when it was brought into the house on work clothes.

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