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Daniel Elsing Obituary
Daniel J. Elsing, age 67, of Belview, MN, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, MN. A prayer service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Nelson-Hillestad Funeral Home in Morgan, MN, with burial to follow in the St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery, Morgan, MN. Visitation will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Nelson-Hillestad Funeral and Cremation Service of Morgan and Redwood Falls are in charge of the arrangements. E-mail condolences may be sent via www.nelson-hillestad.com.
Daniel Joseph Elsing, son of Harm and Veronica (Krueger) Elsing, was born on June 28, 1958, in Springfield, Minnesota. Daniel attended and graduated from Springfield High School and went on to have a fulfilling career as a maintenance mechanic for Legend Cabinetry, where he worked for over 20 years before his semi-retirement in May 2025.
Daniel found joy in many activities, including fishing, 4-wheeling, gambling, and boating. He cherished celebrating the 4th of July boating on the Mississippi River. Above all, Daniel loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, creating countless memories that will be treasured by his family.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Julie Elsing; his children, Josh (Jen) Elsing of Canby, MN, Charity Kamolz of Morgan, MN, Derick Elsing of St. Paul, MN, Amanda Elsing of Madison, MN, Bridgett (Jake) Ourada of Steward, MN, Brittany Berkey of Jamestown, ND, Dustin (Kate) Haneca of Redwood Falls, MN, Lacey Simning of Sioux Falls, SD, and Mason (Ashley) Parsons of Honolulu, HI; and his grandchildren, Zoe, Bianca, Shelby, Walker, Bella, Thea, Toni, Caysen, Carter, Scarlett, Konrad, Archer, Krew, and Cove (a baby due in December).
He is also survived by his siblings, Julie Anderson of Franklin, MN, Jean Schlicht of Morgan, MN, Annie Elsing of Morgan, MN, David Elsing of Morgan, MN, Thomas Elsing of Morgan, MN, Theresa Kerkhoff of Franklin, MN, Kathy Mattson of St. Peter, MN, Lori Guza of Tracy, MN, and Lisa Elsing of Morgan, MN.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Harm and Veronica Elsing.
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