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1940
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2016
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Dennis Ellingsen Obituary
Dennis Henry Ellingsen, 75, a child of God from Sioux Falls, SD, died Friday, October 7, 2016 at Mayo Hospital in Rochester, MN. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday October 12, 2016 at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at George Boom Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Sioux Falls, SD, followed by a 7:00 PM prayer service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts will be directed to a special ministry in India that Dennis was passionate about.
Dennis was a retired Lutheran Pastor. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; 2 children, Aaron (Amber) Ellingsen and Katy (Jeremy Brumbaugh) Ellingsen; 3 grandchildren, Isabella, Chloe and Wilson; and his sister, Pam (Ted) Eldridge. www.georgeboom.com
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Joshua Guenther
December 13, 2020
Dennis was my art teacher when I attended Kilian Community College in 2011-2012. I remember during the last few weeks in the accelerated summer session, I was going through a rough patch in my personal life. He noticed I was struggling and came to me after class one day to talk. He listened to me and gave me some encouraging words. It was reassuring that somebody was willing to hear what I had to say and give me the strength to keep going. Since then, I completed my undergraduate degree in music at USD with honors and have gone on to pursue other creative endeavors as well. Thank you for everything you've done for me Dennis!
-Joshua Guenther
Dale Hunt
October 13, 2016
Sandy & family,
We are sorry to learn about Dennis. We are hoping that you all can be comforted by the hope that Dennis too shared at Isaiah 51:12 and by the many precious moments you had with him.
Paul Brod
October 12, 2016
Sandy, Sorry for your loss, Dennis and you were always fun to be around. Remember the days in Volga and card club?? I know what you are going through as I lost Lynne in March, time to heal takes forever and may your family be with you for the help you will need.
Debbie Wickham
October 11, 2016
Denny was my first Youth Director at Glendale Lutheran. He was a friend, mentor and teacher to me and many youth. Denny set my beginning foundation and brought me to Christ and helped me threw the very painful difficult teenage years. I've never forgot Denny.
Rest Now my friend. Your pain is over and your reward is you're in Heaven. Surrounding your wife and family will love and prayers from Glendale Lutheran.
Love in Christ,
Debbie WICKHAM
Normandy Park,WA
Christina Eitreim
October 11, 2016
Sandy~
I'm so sorry for your loss. You provided such good care to him. I'll will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Homer & Betty Knutsen
October 11, 2016
Sandy and family.....We rejoice that Pastor Dennis is with his Lord......the fight is over....the victory won.....thanks be to God.
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