Ellingson, Dennis O. 89, died suddenly and peacefully on January 17. He was a man who displayed Christ-like character in relation to his family, co-workers, friends, and neighbors. Dennis Ellingson is survived by his four children, Mark Ellingson and wife, Robyn, Tami Olson and husband, Mike, Todd Ellingson and David Ellingson and wife, Amy; grandchildren, Sarah, Caleb and Josiah (wife, Shelby) Ellingson, Jenna Schueman (husband, Sam), Marin and Emma Olson and Kaiden and Olivia Ellingson; one great-grandchild: Melanie Joy Nebo (Sarah's daughter); sisters-in-law Gloria Swanson & Kathy Engstrom. Dennis was preceded in death by his loving wife, Darlynn Joy (in 2011). His funeral will be held at Covenant Living, 5800 St. Croix, Golden Valley on Super Bowl Sunday (he loved football), Feb 2 at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, send gifts to your own local churches.