Dennis Ellman

Dennis Wayne Ellman, age 77, of New Prague, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024 unexpectedly as a result of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm at Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital New Prague. Dennis was born June 21, 1947 in Buffalo Center, IA, to Vincent and Deloris (Johnson) Ellman. Dennis was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic faith and went to school in Lakota, IA. He met Marion Schiprett in Montgomery when his parents moved and they were later married on October 7, 1967, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church. He worked at Robin Hood Flour in New Prague for 30+ years, served as an EMT volunteer for 15 years, a forklift driver at Con-Agra Foods, and most recently, enjoyed work as an over-the-road trucker for two years.

Dennis was a man of many interests – bowling, camping, playing bean bag, Shanghai rummy with his children and grandchildren, shopping trips, auctions, western shows, and Texas Hold’em, and a fond buyer of “As Seen on TV”! When his children were young, he served as their Little League Coach. His enthusiastic support of his family and willingness to be part of all activities will be sorely missed.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marion; children, Victoria (Greg) Vierling of Shakopee, Lisa Morinville of New Prague, Steve (Wendy) Ellman of Belle Plaine, Jean Vazquez of New Prague, Mark (Melissa) Ellman of New Prague; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren with another one due in March; mother, Deloris Ellman, age100, of Belle Plaine; brothers, Stanley (Deb) Ellman of Swea City, IA and Randy Ellman of Charles City, IA; sister-in-law, Irene Ellman of New Prague. He is preceded in death by son, Michael; father, Vincent; brother, Kenneth.

A Catholic Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home with Father Joseph Gifford officiating. Visitation will take place 4 hours beforehand from 10-2 PM at the funeral home. Burial will occur at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.