Obituary: Frank Ellingson

Frank Ellingson, age 90, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020, at St. Aloisius Medical Center, in Harvey, N.D.

A private family service was held Friday, November 6 at Evans Funeral Home, Carrington with Rev. Russ Christiansen officiating and providing special music. Burial was at the Carrington Cemetery.

Casket bearers were Jeremy Zink, Jared Zink, Phillip Hoff, Brett Christiansen, Daniel Lemke and Doug Zink.

Franklin Maynard Ellingson was born March 3, 1930, to Fanuel and Marie (Stangeland) Ellingson. Frank attended country school until the eighth grade, at which point he started farming. At the young age of 16, Frank raised his first crop.

On April 10, 1954, Frank married Jean Kriewald, in Carrington, N.D. Together, they were blessed with two daughters: Cheryl and Brenda.

Frank had a deep love for farming and enjoyed each passing season and each step of the farming process. He also enjoyed photography and could often be found in nature trying to capture the perfect picture of a beautiful bird. Frank enjoyed computers and was always eager to learn about new technology. He also enjoyed flying radio-controlled airplanes and golfing. Frank and Jean loved to travel and did most of their travels by car, but also had the opportunity to visit a few overseas countries.

Frank enjoyed spending time with his five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren and having them ride along in his farm machinery.

Frank is survived by his wife of 66 years Jean; daughters, Cheryl (Pastor Russ) Christiansen, Glenfield, N.D., and Brenda (Doug) Zink, Carrington; grandchildren, Jeremy (Jessica) Zink, Sibley, Iowa, Jared (Casey) Zink, Carrington, N.D., Whitney (Phillip) Hoff, Bowdon, N.D., Brett (Carissa) Christiansen, Fargo, N.D., and Laura (Daniel) Lemke, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., and twelve great-grandchildren; siblings Lillian Pedersen and Elroy Ellingson, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marvel Lindstrom and brother Clifford Ellingson.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, N.D.