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1956
DIED
2017
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Rod Ellingson Obituary
60, died 02/07/17, Harrisburg, SD, Services: 02/10/17, 10:00 am, Zion Lutheran Church, Heritage Funeral Home
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for Rod Ellingson
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john/becky lev
February 12, 2017
So sorry to hear of Rod's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you. John and Becky Lev
February 11, 2017
Prayers are with you Terri, Tyler and Chantelle...from members of your church family in Lake Park
Connie Gossman
February 10, 2017
sorry for your loss, really enjoyed knowing and working with Rod at Syle Craft, "the good ole days"
Roger and Linda Ruble
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.
Dave
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.
Ray & Darlene Gustafson
February 10, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Ellingsen family ! Rest in peace Rod..
Bonnie Boetel
February 9, 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
Kelly Reverts
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.
Jane Matthews
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!
Penny Ashland
February 8, 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.
Jim O'Neill
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.
Alan Detlefsen
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.
Lori Laird
February 8, 2017
Never forgotten... The family is in our prayers
Anna Mae Howard
February 8, 2017
Thinking of you Cleone and your family,,Prayers for you all
Jennifer Munsen
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!
Kathy Spengler
February 9, 2017
My brother Steve and him were the greatest of friends... I am so sorry for your loss..my love Kathy
Laura Hanna
February 8, 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.
Jim & Denise Hemphill
February 8, 2017
for you all.
Mike & Deb Travis
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
Kurt Tommeraasen
February 8, 2017
To Terri an Family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Perkins
February 8, 2017
I am so sad to hear this, you have my love and sympathy.
Susan Mack
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.
Tammy Glover
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
Deb Schroeder
February 8, 2017
He spent many years on the Fire Dept and Rescue squad in Lake Park. IA. He will be missed.
Joanne Follon
February 8, 2017
What a wonderful caring man Rod was to so many ~ he will forever be missed
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