Richard Ellefson

Richard Allen Ellefson, 68, of Lansing died suddenly Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. A celebration of life for Rich will be held Sunday, July 29 at Mount Hosmer in Lansing, beginning at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and share their memories with the family.

Rich was born January 25, 1950 to Junice (Ellefson) Bolsinger in Waukon. He attended school in Lansing and graduated from Kee High School in 1968. December 12, 1980 he was united in marriage to Yvonne Smith. To this union two sons were born. The couple later divorced.

Rich enjoyed going out for breakfast at Nutmeg’s, going out to eat at Milty’s, having a few beers at the OP, and playing cards. Rich also liked hunting deer and hunting turkeys. Rich was very kin- hearted and loved helping people, and he was a “fixture” of Lansing. Rich was employed at Northern Engraving for numerous years until the plant closed.

Survivors include his two sons, David Ellefson and Dan Ellefson, both of Lansing; three siblings, Charles Ellefson of Lansing, Sandy (Bob) McCoy of Waukon and Ray “Butch” (Pam) Ellefson of Prairie du Chien, WI; two nieces, Amy (Josh) Bahsen of Monona and Nicole Ellefson of La Crosse, WI; and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother in January of 2007; one niece, Kelly (Smerud) Deeney, in October of 2006; one great-nephew, Justin Waters; and one great-niece, Jessica Waters.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Lansing is assisting the family with arrangements.