John Ellison, 83, passed away on October 18, 2020 peacefully at West Hills Village in Rapid City, SD.

John was born on December 12, 1936 in Iowa Falls, IA to Leo and Luella Ellison. He married Annette Ellison On May 14, 1960. They celebrated their 58th anniversary before her death in 2018. They raised 3 children and lost a son at childbirth.

After serving in the United States Air Force, John started working for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad as a clerk and retired 40 years later as the "Train Master" of their Western Division. He was heavily involved in the Knights of Columbus (4th Degree) and was a member of the RC Elks Lodge.

He loved to garden! Spent all of his summers out back. He also liked to golf, fish, and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan.
John loved his family especially his grandkids and great grandkids. Everytime he was around them he lit up! He enjoyed watching them play sports, their concerts, and anything they were involved in.

John was a gentle soul with a kind heart and will be missed. Remember the good times you had with him!

He is survived by his son Patrick (Angie) Dell Rapids, SD and daughter Kelli (Scott) McDonald Scarborough, ME: Grandchildren: Jordan (Chris) Faubion and son Grayson, Rapid City, Lauren McDonald, Scarborough, ME, Hutten (Dusten) Dossett and daughter Harper, Griffin Ellison all from Dell Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his wife Annette and his sons Michael and Timmy.

Christian Wake service will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday October 30, 2020 at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Christian Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, October 31 at 10:00 am at Blessed Sacrament Church.

A private family inurnment service at Black Hills National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Masks will be required for both services, thank you.