1938
Virgil
2020
Virgil Glenn Ellingson
June 7, 1938 — November 14, 2020
Virgil's service can be viewed here at 2pm, Tuesday November 17:
https://vimeo.com/47964416
Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QPP3TBY2XXRGGWTY
Virgil Glenn Ellingson, 82, of Lisbon, ND, passed away November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Virgil was born June 7, 1938, to Kyle and Louise (Padden) Ellingson and is one of eight children. Virgil attended school in Euclid, Minnesota and joined the US Army in 1961. He was honorably discharged in 1967 and began work for Burlington Northern Railroad in Crookston, Minnesota. He met his soon-to-be bride, Diane Jacobson, in Crookston and they were united in marriage on August 30, 1973. The couple had three daughters together and made their home in Langdon, ND. Virgil had a passion for classic cars and deep love for his family. He had a story for any occasion and an unforgettable personality.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Diane Ellingson; daughters, Sara (Marty) Quam and Kari Zerface; grandchildren, Breanna Paulson; Kaden, Trevon, and Ella Quam; Tian and Kellen Zerface; sisters, Mary Marden and Cindy Field; bothers, Alfred (Rosalie) Ellingson, Arlen (Judy) Ellingson, Sylvan (Kathy) Ellingson; and many nieces and nephews.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Louise Ellingson; brothers, Eugene and Danny Ellingson; and daughter, Tina Ellingson Paulson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations to the Alzheimer's Association are preferred.
Virgil's service will be livestreamed at 2pm, Tuesday, Nov. 17 here: https://vimeo.com/479644162
Virgil's Tribute Video can be viewed here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/QPP3TBY2XXRGGWTY
Virgil Glenn Ellingson, 82, of Lisbon, ND, passed away November 14, 2020, surrounded by his family.
Virgil was born June 7, 1938, to Kyle and Louise (Padden) Ellingson and is one of eight children. Virgil attended school in Euclid, Minnesota and joined the US Army in 1961. He was honorably discharged in 1967 and began work for Burlington Northern Railroad in Crookston, Minnesota. He met his soon-to-be bride, Diane Jacobson, in Crookston and they were united in marriage on August 30, 1973. The couple had three daughters together and made their home in Langdon, ND. Virgil had a passion for classic cars and deep love for his family. He had a story for any occasion and an unforgettable personality.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Diane Ellingson; daughters, Sara (Marty) Quam and Kari Zerface; grandchildren, Breanna Paulson; Kaden, Trevon, and Ella Quam; Tian and Kellen Zerface; sisters, Mary Marden and Cindy Field; bothers, Alfred (Rosalie) Ellingson, Arlen (Judy) Ellingson, Sylvan (Kathy) Ellingson; and many nieces and nephews.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Louise Ellingson; brothers, Eugene and Danny Ellingson; and daughter, Tina Ellingson Paulson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations to the Alzheimer's Association are preferred.
Virgil's service will be livestreamed at 2pm, Tuesday, Nov. 17 here: https://vimeo.com/479644162
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