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Erlin James Ellison

Birth	:	19 Nov 1934 Vermillion, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	29 Dec 2021 Vermillion Township, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Westerville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.9247017, -97.0124969
Description	:	Erlin James Ellison, 87, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, December 29 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Erlin was born to Elmer and Alvah (Benson) Ellison on November 19, 1934, at Vermillion SD. He had four sisters, Charlotte, Alice, Dorothy, and Robin. Erlin attended rural Bloomingdale School in Clay County and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1953. He later earned an associate degree from Sioux Empire College in Hawarden Iowa. He farmed with his father until he served in the US Army from 1957-1959 as a helicopter mechanic stationed in Honolulu Hawaii. He then returned... Read More	Erlin James Ellison, 87, of Vermillion, SD passed away Wednesday, December 29 at the Sanford Vermillion Care Center. Erlin was born to Elmer and Alvah (Benson) Ellison on November 19, 1934, at Vermillion SD. He had four sisters, Charlotte, Alice, Dorothy, and Robin. Erlin attended rural Bloomingdale School in Clay County and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1953. He later earned an associate degree from Sioux Empire College in Hawarden Iowa. He farmed with his father until he served in the US Army from 1957-1959 as a helicopter mechanic stationed in Honolulu Hawaii. He then returned home to farm the remainder of his life. He married Marilyn Dahl in Brookings, SD on 6-24-62. To this union two children were born. Daughter Gwen in l966 and son Douglas in 1969. Erlin enjoyed woodworking and carpentry all his life and built the family home in 1976. It was featured on the tour of homes one year. He was a member of the Beresford Zion United Methodist Church and Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church. He held various church offices, was on the Pleasant Valley township board, Beresford elevator board, Clay County Fair chairman, Pleasant Valley cemetery treasurer, and Wakonda American legion. Erlin enjoyed helping and having coffee with his friends and neighbors and remained on the family farm and farmed until his death. He continued to enjoy woodworking and picture framing. He is survived by his daughter, Gwen Ellison, Grandsons Mitchell (Jackie) Ellison and Timothy Ellison, great grandson Tucker Ellison and sister Charlotte Peters, brothers in laws Richard Peterson, Ed Peters, and Larry Behan as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Alice Bogenreif, Dorothy Peterson, Robin Behan and brother-in-law Douglas Bogenreif and son Douglas Ellison. Contributor: Kathy Solem (46991813)

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Erlin James Ellison's memorial is located at: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Westerville, Clay County, USA.
When did Erlin James Ellison death?
Erlin James Ellison death on 29 Dec 2021 in Vermillion Township, Clay County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.9247017
Longitude: -97.0124969

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Elmer Jodean Ellison

(1899 - 1976)

Alvah Benson Ellison

(1905 - 1983)

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1. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9247017, -97.0124969

2. Mortvedt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9169006, -97.0028000

3. Bethel Baptist Cemetery
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4. New Lodi Cemetery
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6. Old Lodi Cemetery
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7. Spirit Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.9424973

8. Dalesburg Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9389424, -96.9242594

9. Clay Creek Cemetery
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10. Clay Point Cemetery
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11. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9827995, -97.1222000

12. Taylor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8372002, -97.0785980

13. CJ Anderson Homestead
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Coordinate: 43.0214180, -96.9675540

14. Dalesburg Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9675102, -96.8850403

15. Meckling Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8252983, -97.0919037

16. Riverside-Barton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0402985, -96.9725037

17. Volin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9672012, -97.1707993

18. Saint Peter Greenfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8608017, -96.8644028

19. Gayville Community Cemetery
Gayville, Yankton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8950005, -97.1800003

20. Rockfield Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9397011, -96.8302994

21. Komstad Cemetery
Dalesburg, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Meckling, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7896996, -97.0903015

23. Saint Columbkill Cemetery
Wakonda, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0642014, -97.0828018

24. Trinity Danish Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gayville, Yankton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8222008, -97.1605988