Obituary: Joseph Ellingson

Joseph Ellingson, 74, McHenry, N.D. passed away August 4, 2018 at Sanford Health, Fargo after an unexpected turn in his health. Funeral services were held August 11 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, McHenry. Burial followed at Bethlehem Cemetery, McHenry. Rev. Sherri Frederikson officiated, special music was provided by Annola Black. Casket bearers were: James Delfs, Bradley Delfs, Bill Ralph, David Jensen, Douglas Jensen, Tyler Birrenkott, Neil Hoyt and Raymond Walker. Military Honors provided by Carl Bostrom American Legion Post No. 160.

Joseph Ellingson was born January 8, 1944 at Raleigh, N.C., the only child of Sherman and Luella (Peterson) Ellingson. He grew up and attended McHenry Public School graduating in 1962. He later attended welding school in Fargo. He entered the United States Army in March of 1965 and was assigned to the 9th Logistical Command in Thailand as a mechanic and he was also stationed in Okinawa, Japan during the Vietnam War. Ellingson worked all of his adult life in Cooperstown at several farm machinery manufacturing companies. He retired after working at Sheyenne Tooling & Manufacturing for 25 years. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, McHenry, where he was baptized and confirmed.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sherman and mother, Luella.

He is survived by his special friend, Patricia Stephenson and many cousins and close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Our Savior’s Ladies Aide, or Bethlehem Cemetery, all of McHenry.

Arrangements made by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.