Name: Visitation for Patrick Richard "Dick" Ellis
Start: 2018-04-11T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-04-11T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

Patrick Richard
"Dick" Ellis
September 11, 1942 -
April 8, 2018
Columbus, GA- Patrick Richard "Dick" Ellis, 75 of Columbus, Georgia passed away on April 8, 2018.
A Celebration of his life will be held at St. Anne Catholic Church, on April 12, 2018 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Wednesday, April 11th from 5 pm until 7pm at Striffler Hamby Mortuary.
Dick was born September 11, 1942 in Neenah, WI to Howard and Marie Ellis. He served proudly in the United States Army and the National Guard Reserves. He was awarded a Purple Heart in the Vietnam War as well as many other medals and accommodations during his tenure. His other careers included being the first Harris County Manager, Deputy City Manager for the City of Columbus, Executive Director of the Buick Challenge PGA Golf Tournament and he retired as Vice President of Operations for Columbus Technical College in 2011. His most favorite "non-paying job", as his wife jokingly referred to it as, was Chairman of the Columbus Development Authority. Dick's passion and love for this position was driven by his desire to help with the growth and betterment of Columbus. In 2014, Ellis was given the Volunteer of the Year award by the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a loyal, long-standing member of the Rotary Club. He loved college football and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
Ellis was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law Allie Mae Everritt, two brothers, Howard F. Ellis and Tommy Joe Ellis, brothers-in-law Farouk Sankari, Edward Spethman and Steve Bryan and his Aunt, Liliosa "Aunt Lil" Preisen.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sylvia Bryan Ellis, his daughter, Karen Fletcher Wise of Alpharetta, GA and her husband Olin, two Grandchildren, Hayley Wise of Chattanooga, TN and Mitchell Wise of Alpharetta, GA, four brothers of Neenah, WI, M. Gary Ellis (Sandy), David Ellis (Mary), R. Michael Ellis
(Elke), Mark Ellis (Sue), two sisters, Bettie Spethman of Omaha, NE and Jean Sankari of Taos, NM, and sister-in-law Linda G. Raney of Columbus, GA, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his memory to East Alabama Humane Society, 712 13th Street, Suite E, Phenix City, AL 36867 or St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA 31907.
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Published by Ledger-Enquirer on Apr. 10, 2018.

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April 22, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

Michelle Swett (Smith)

April 11, 2018

Aunt Sylvia, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. I recall having such a great time when I was a little girl when I got to spend time with you and Uncle Dick. He will be sorely missed.

April 11, 2018

Sylvia, I am so saddened by your loss. You and Dick were such wonderful friends and we have some great memories. You and your family are in my prayers. Love, Toni Emanuel

Lori Warbelton

April 10, 2018

I have a memory of when I was veeery young. It's about growing up next door to these people we were told to call Uncles and Aunts. But to me they felt more like older brothers and sisters, so it got a bit confusing for me seeing them come and go all the time. I decided back then that my family was just too big and that's why we needed two houses!
Then one day I noticed that Dicky (sorry, Uncle Dicky) wasn't around for a very long time and I remembered missing him a lot. But he came back. And when he did I was so amazed! There he was standing taller than I ever imagined! Looking so cool in his military uniform. I thought right then and there "Thank you God for bringing him back home". I remember feeling so proud of him! I never told him that.
I never said "Thank You" either. Thank you for ALWAYS, amidst the sea of nieces and nephews vying for the attention of the grown-ups, finding time to make me feel special. That you loved me. I will carry that in my heart always.
So I say to you now Aunt Sylvia, Thank You! Thank you for being his Life, and his Love. You and Karen, Olin and the Grandchildren made his life full, made him happy, and I am ever grateful to you all.
Forgive me for not being there to help send him off on his next journey. I will be celebrating his new life with our Lord from my home in WI.
To my Uncles and Aunts and many cousins, my prayers and love are also, always with you.
Love your niece and cousin, Lori

Lee

April 10, 2018

What a sad time! Hold on to your faith in God's promiss to get through tomorrow. Keeping all of you in prayer. John 6:44

Pam Taylor

April 10, 2018

Karen, Very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Katie

April 10, 2018

Uncle Dick, what a tremendously sad time this is. I have so many memories that will keep you alive in my heart. I will see your smile again one day! May you rest in the loving arms of our Father.
Sylvia, Karen, Olin, Haley, Mitchel & my aunts & uncles-our hearts are hurting, that we can't be with you, but we're there in spirit! Love you all & God bless you!

Yvonne Meek

April 10, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss. Dick was such a special man. You and your family are in my prayers.

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