1946
John
2012
John Ell
June 12, 1946 — April 28, 2012
Memorial services for John F. Ell of Albert Lea, MN, will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 4, 2012 at the Grace Lutheran Church of Albert Lea. Pastor Todd Walsh will officiate. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the service at the church. Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea area Veterans Groups.
John died peacefully, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home in Albert Lea. He was 65 years of age.
John was born June 12, 1946 in Albert Lea, the son of Milvern (Monte) and Agnes (Wangen) Ell. He was a 1964 graduate of Albert Lea High School. He served his country in the US Marines from 1965 - 1967 during the Viet Nam War. On July 24, 1971 he was united in marriage to Gloria Balfe at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
John was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea where he owned and operated General Trading (Car Quest) for many years. He also had worked at Streator for over 15 years. He was an avid pontooner/fisherman and a diehard Minnesota Twins Fan. He often attended his children's and grandkid's sporting events. After retiring he enjoyed renovating homes. John absolutely loved Borden Lake, MN., Sanibel Island, FL… or any place close to water. He loved family grill outs, his dog Charlie, and Louis Armstrong music. Dixieland music was always being played. (He even thought of going pro as a trumpet player). John was a jack of all trades and mastered most! He enjoyed the company of the neighbors, especially Boyd, Janet and the boys.
John is survived by his wife Gloria of Albert Lea, MN, children; Julie (Julian Abrego) Ell of Edina, MN, Mike (Sara) Ell of New Market, MN. Grandchildren include Jessica Abrego, Gina Abrego and Casey Ell. One brother also survives; George Ell of Albert Lea, MN.
John was preceded in death by his parents and brother Paul Ell.
John died peacefully, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at his home in Albert Lea. He was 65 years of age.
John was born June 12, 1946 in Albert Lea, the son of Milvern (Monte) and Agnes (Wangen) Ell. He was a 1964 graduate of Albert Lea High School. He served his country in the US Marines from 1965 - 1967 during the Viet Nam War. On July 24, 1971 he was united in marriage to Gloria Balfe at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.
John was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea where he owned and operated General Trading (Car Quest) for many years. He also had worked at Streator for over 15 years. He was an avid pontooner/fisherman and a diehard Minnesota Twins Fan. He often attended his children's and grandkid's sporting events. After retiring he enjoyed renovating homes. John absolutely loved Borden Lake, MN., Sanibel Island, FL… or any place close to water. He loved family grill outs, his dog Charlie, and Louis Armstrong music. Dixieland music was always being played. (He even thought of going pro as a trumpet player). John was a jack of all trades and mastered most! He enjoyed the company of the neighbors, especially Boyd, Janet and the boys.
John is survived by his wife Gloria of Albert Lea, MN, children; Julie (Julian Abrego) Ell of Edina, MN, Mike (Sara) Ell of New Market, MN. Grandchildren include Jessica Abrego, Gina Abrego and Casey Ell. One brother also survives; George Ell of Albert Lea, MN.
John was preceded in death by his parents and brother Paul Ell.
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