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1970
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2025
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Chad Ellestad Obituary
Chad was the son of Tyrell and Mary Ellestad.
Services were held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover, MN 55304.
Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home
Andover, 763-767-737
www.thurston-deshaw.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Chad Ellestad
Sponsored by Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home - Anoka.
Kate & Dan Casey
July 25, 2025
We are so, so sorry to hear about the loss of Chad. We will be keeping you all in our prayers. We love you all. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
C Hanson
June 30, 2025
Cont less other good times. Chad was kind and funny, sensitive and always fun to be around. He was an unforgettable presence in my young adult life and he will be missed and never forgotten. My condolences
To Mr. And Mrs. Ellestad, Todd, Darin and Tara, I will always remember Chad with great enthusiasm. <br />I remember riding our bikes through the streets of Aberdeen morning to night, swimming at Southside pool, hanging out at Melgaard Park and count
C Hanson
June 29, 2025
Matt Wolf
June 28, 2025
We went to school together from '82-'89. He was always a popular guy who was known to bring a boyish charm, and humor into just about everything he did. I never met anyone who didn't like him.
When I think back to those days, I can't help but remember him and the perpetual grin he always had.
I hope he had a good life, and was happy.
Rick Liebig
June 28, 2025
Chad, you left an indelible mark on my life with your infectious laughter and kindness. I'll carry those memories with me forever ❤
To his family, you raised a great man~rick
Shana Remily (Brink)
June 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of Chad’s passinghe was a classmate of mine since junior high. I always loved his quick wit and funny laugh. Prayers to his family❤
Staci Graves
June 27, 2025
Chad was a good friend back in the wild 80s in Aberdeen,! I have alot of good memories with him, I especially remember him calling me a few times in the middle of the night for a ride home! he was fun, kind and unpredictable. he will be missed.
James Dosch
June 27, 2025
Chad was a good guy and so funny in school always made everybody laugh and I remember selling him my Yellow Plymouth satellite back in 1987. He absolutely loved that car just like I did. He cracked me up all the time. God Speed my Friend.
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