- Date Of Birth: September 10, 1931
- Date Of Death: April 7, 2012
- State: Minnesota
John Richard Ellefson, 80, of Remer, MN, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 7, 2012. He was born on September 10, 1931 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Elmer and Verna (Dokken) Ellefson.
John was a friend of Bill W. He loved fishing and being on the computer. He enjoyed living at his home on the lake; he often referred to it as his little piece of heaven. “God’s Country”. When Joanne was still alive she and John enjoyed attending shows at the Wood Tick Theatre. Now they are reunited once again.
John is survived by his children: Anita Perkins of Crystal, Sandra Perkins of Oakdale, Mark Perkins of Rochester, Paul (Linda) Ellefson of Cambridge, and James (JoAnne) Ellefson of Northfield, 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, brother; Dave Ellefson of Banner Elk, NC and one sister; Luetta (Harris) Hostager of Hackensack.
