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John Robert Ellens

November 6, 1944 — September 29, 2019

John Robert Ellens passed away on September 29, 2019 at the age of 74 at his daughter’s home in South Carolina after recently being diagnosed with cancer.

John was born on November 6, 1944 to John A. and Magdalene Ellens (nee Koert) in St. Paul, MN. During his life, John was interested in all things outdoors and was an Eagle Scout. He was happiest when he was camping and fishing. He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1967 with a degree in Dairy Science from the College of Agriculture.

John is survived by his three children, John “Andrew” Ellens of Watertown, WI; Erin Courtney (nee Ellens) of Summerville, SC, and Daniel Corbett Ellens of Covington. LA. His oldest son, Andrew, has special needs that John ensured were met throughout his life, despite their geographic distance; maintaining a close relationship, providing oversight and security, yet allowing for as much independence as possible for Andrew. John also has four grandchildren; Marisa Courtney, James E. Courtney, John R. Courtney of Summerville, SC, and Braeden D. Ellens of Covington, LA. John enjoyed vacations with his children and grandchildren.

John was an ardent member of Alcoholics Anonymous and maintained sobriety for the last 28 years of his life, an accomplishment of which he was very proud. John often reached out to help others who were struggling with addiction, believing it to be an integral part of his own sobriety. He did achieve peace in is life through Alcoholics Anonymous.

Due to his closeness with the Alcoholics Anonymous community and the people with whom he chose to share his daily battle for sobriety, his memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Alcoholics Anonymous Club located at 1005 Ulstad Avenue, Albert Lea, MN on 10/19 between 3:30- 5:30 PM.
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Saturday, October 19, 2019

3:30 - 5:30 pm

Alcoholics Anonymous Club

1005 Ulstad Avenue, Albert Lea, MN .

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