Allen Burnett Ellingson

Allen Burnett Ellingson, 87, passed away Saturday April 18, 2015 at their home at Park Lane Estates Assisted Living in Preston, Minnesota. He and his wife Lilah had lived there since March 1st of this year.

Allen was born March 10, 1928 to Gilmer and Helen (Bothun) Ellingson in Lanesboro.  He married Lilah Hildestad of Lanesboro, on September 20,1952 at Whalen Lutheran Church.  In their early years of marriage, they were farmers, and later operated a clothing store at Lanesboro.  Allen also worked on road maintenance for Carrollton Township.

Allen is survived by his wife, Lilah, and three children: Marcia (Dennis) Einck, of Rochester, Scott (Karrie) Ellingson and Pauline (Mike) Wangen, both of Lanesboro.  Eight Grandchildren : Cory Schreiber (Mia Simpson), Timothy Schreiber, Nicole (Tyler) Johnson, Levi (Sara) Ellingson, Tanner Wangen (Callie Glenna), Kasandra Wangen, Jason (Amanda) Einck, and Joe (Clare) Einck.   Nine great grandchildren; Tyler, Taylor, Parker, Griffin, Aspyn, Brooklyn, Paisley, Cassidy, and Caden.

Allen is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Gary, and grandson Joey.

A celebration of Allen’s life will be Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 PM at Union Prairie Lutheran Church near Lanesboro, with Rev. Paul Thompson officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, April 21st  from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, and continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at church.     A committal service will  follow at the Union Prairie Cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements.  Please share a memory of Allen with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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