Elinor Donna Netzorg Obituary
The memory of Elinor Donna Netzorg in Wilmington, North Carolina, who passed away on May 18, 2026 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Elinor has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Victor Grimm and Helen Grimm; her husband Gordon Netzorg; and her sister Jeanette Wood. She is survived by: her children, Galen Luse (Teresa) and Cheryl Luse; her grandsons, Tristan (Mary) and Sean; and her great grandchildren, Caroline and Charles.
Her career was marked by significant contributions to urban development as the Executive Director of the Fayetteville Partnership, as well as numerous downtown organizations in cities such as Houston, TX, Waynesville, NC, and Trenton, NJ.
