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1956

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2017

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Rod Ellingson Obituary

Rod Ellingson

Rodney (Rod) Ray Ellingson, 60, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his home.

Rodney Ray Ellingson, son of Ray and Cleone (Newkirk) Ellingson was born December 5, 1956 in Schaller, IA. He grew up in May City, IA and graduated from Hartley High School. Rod was united in marriage with Terri Glover on August 26, 1978 in Round Lake, Minnesota.

Rod worked at Crystal Tips in Spirit Lake, IA for 5 years. Rod then worked in shipping and receiving at Stylecraft in Milford, IA for 27 years. Rod later worked at Nemschoff Furniture for 4 years before deciding to retire. Rod lived in Lake Park, IA for 34 years, Sheboygan Falls, WI for 2 years and most recently in Harrisburg, SD the last couple of years.

Rod was a Cubmaster, and little league coach for both girls and boys teams. He was a member of the Lake Park Volunteer Fire department and EMS for 30 years and retired from service in 2008. Rod was nominated Dickinson County Fire Fighter of the year in 2008. Rod enjoyed Nascar, hunting, fishing, and family events. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls. Uncle Rod had a special relationship with Bryce, Kaisha, Ethan and Harper. He loved his pets, his dalmation Katie, and a Parrot, Ellen who have both passed away and his Parrot, Captain.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Terri Ellingson; children, Tyler (Desiree) Ellingson, Chantelle (Michael) Ellingson; mother, Cleone Ellingson; sister, Connie (Mike) Van Engen; nieces and nephews, Jared, Sheila, Ethan, Angie, Brandon, Bryce, Kaisha, Harper, Amy (Shawnden); mother-in-law, Rosemary Saxon; In-laws, Tom Glover (Robin) and his children, David and Scott, Tim and Tammy Glover and their children; Tanner and Troy; Tony and Tonya Glover and their children, Justin, Leah, and Josh; Tracy and Marlin Theye and her children, Jordan and Jonathon. Many other friends and family.

Rod was preceded in death by his father, Ray, father-in-law, Dale Glover and step father-in-law, Dick Saxon; and his grandparents.

Funeral services will be 10:00 am Friday, February 10, 2017 at Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service with family present. www.heritagesfsd.com

Published by Argus Leader on Feb. 9, 2017.
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So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Becky Lev

john/becky lev

February 12, 2017

LeAnn B

February 11, 2017

Prayers are with you Terri, Tyler and Chantelle...from members of your church family in Lake Park

February 11, 2017

sorry for your loss, really enjoyed knowing and working with Rod at Syle Craft, "the good ole days"

Connie Gossman

February 10, 2017

Terri and family-
We are sorry for your loss. Have a lot of good memories with Rod and you during the Stylecraft years. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Roger and Linda Ruble

February 10, 2017

Terri, I am sorry for your loss. I always liked working with Rod during the "Stylecraft" days. You have my deepest sympathy.

Dave

February 10, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Ellingsen family ! Rest in peace Rod..

Ray & Darlene Gustafson

February 10, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you all. I took classes and was on the ems crew with him what a great guy!
He will be missed Bonnie

Bonnie Boetel

February 9, 2017

My heartfelt sympathy, n prayers,go out to u all. Remember Rod from my younger days,what a great person.He will be greatly missed. God Bless.

Kelly Reverts

February 9, 2017

I knew Rick when he was in EMS in Lake Park, he was a great guy. So very sorry for your loss!

Jane Matthews

February 9, 2017

Terri, Tyler and Chantelle...So sad to hear of Rod's passing. I loved visiting and working with him. Rod always had a smile and a joke, even on the hottest days at Stylecraft! Cherish the memories you made over the years...they are precious. Take care of each other. Rest in peace Rod.

Penny Ashland

February 8, 2017

Terri and Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Rod's passing. He was a neat guy to work with at Stylecraft and helped me out a ton of times. I can see his smile and his bright eyes.

God Bless you all.

Jim O'Neill

February 8, 2017

So sorry to hear this news. I have many memories of Rod and our years with the Fire department. He will be missed.

Alan Detlefsen

February 8, 2017

Never forgotten... The family is in our prayers

Lori Laird

February 8, 2017

Thinking of you Cleone and your family,,Prayers for you all

Anna Mae Howard

February 8, 2017

Gloria Christenson

February 8, 2017

I am sorry to hear about Rod passing, my prayers are with Teri and the kids. Rod was a joy to work with and always made me laugh!

Jennifer Munsen

February 8, 2017

My brother Steve and him were the greatest of friends... I am so sorry for your loss..my love Kathy

Kathy Spengler

February 9, 2017

Dear Ellingsons-you have my sympathies. Having Tyler and Chantelle as students was a long time ago, but I remember how proud Rod was of his family and the community of Lake Park. Peace to you.

Laura Hanna

February 8, 2017

nancy Johnson

February 8, 2017

for you all.

Jim & Denise Hemphill

February 8, 2017

Wonderful man to work with, always seemed so happy to help anyone he could, hard worker and great friend may he rest in Peace and Peace to the family. God Bless his memory

Mike & Deb Travis

February 8, 2017

To Terri an Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will have you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kurt Tommeraasen

February 8, 2017

I am so sad to hear this, you have my love and sympathy.

Kathy Perkins

February 8, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Rod as the person with the biggest heart and the warmest smile. May God comfort his family and friends and know that we will see you in heaven one day.

Susan Mack

February 8, 2017

Fireworks & Fresh Strawberry Margarita's on 4th of July in Denver, CO
GREAT MEMORIES!
You will be truly missed! Until we meet again R.I.P. Rod Ellingson
The Glovers, Tim, Tammy, Tanner & Troy

Tammy Glover

February 8, 2017

He spent many years on the Fire Dept and Rescue squad in Lake Park. IA. He will be missed.

Deb Schroeder

Friend

February 8, 2017

What a wonderful caring man Rod was to so many ~ he will forever be missed

Joanne Follon

February 8, 2017

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