Theodore D. Ellenson

Funeral services for Theodore D. Ellenson of Roseau, MN will be Tuesday, August 11th at 11 AM at Concordia Lutheran Church in Ross.  Visitation will be one hour prior with interment at the Concordia Cemetery.  Theodore passed away on August 5th at the LifeCare Roseau Manor at the age of 96.

Theodore Donald Ellenson, son of Mabel (Hammer) and Edwin Ellenson, was born February 6, 1919 at Fox, Minnesota.  He grew up and attended school in Ross, later he moved to California to work in carpentry.  He returned to Ross and lived on the land his grandparents homesteaded where he farmed and worked at Polaris.  Theodore loved to travel and enjoyed many trips in his retirement; one of his favorites was a trip to Alaska.  He was also willing to go with his nephews fishing and give his great and great-great nieces and nephews ride in his old Model T car on the farm.  He loved to spend time with his family and friends and would often drop in if he was coming through with his faithful dog Bandit or put coffee and cookies out if people stopped by.

He is survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great- great nieces and nephews and great- great- great nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Palmer (Alice) Ellenson, Lloyd (Esther) Ellenson, and Juel (Thelma) Ellenson, his sisters, Lillian (Henry) Gilbertson and Ruby (Joel) Anderson; and by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on 11 AM Tuesday, August 11th at Concordia Lutheran Church in Ross, MN.   Visitation will be one hour prior at the church with interment at Concordia Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials  are preferred to the Concordia Lutheran Church, for the construction of a handicap accessible ramp.

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