Alfred Ell

Mass of Christian Burial for Alfred Ell will be 1:00pm Saturday, April 9, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Aberdeen.  Father Jeff Norfolk will be officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens with military rites by the Sidney L. Smith American legion Post #24 of Aberdeen.  Schriver's Memorial Mortuary and Crematory, Aberdeen is in charge of arrangements.

Liturgical wake service and Rosary will be 6:00pm Friday, April 8, 2011 at the mortuary.  Visitation will be 4-6:00pm Friday at the mortuary and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Friends may sign his online guest book at the bottom of the page.

Alfred passed away Monday, April 4, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Ipswich.

Alfred Ell was born January 14, 1922 in Linton, ND to Mathias and Helen (Bosch) Ell where he farmed and received his education.  He went into the Army on December 7, 1942 - a year after WWII began.  He served in the 103rd Infantry Division for his training then transferred to the 349th Infantry Regiment of the 88th Infantry Division, known as "The Blue Devils".  Alfred went overseas in 1943 and landed in North Africa on Christmas Eve. He traveled through Sicily into Italy.  He fought as a scout and a sharpshooter in 8 major battles and received three Purple Hearts as well as the Good Conduct, WWII Victory, the Mediterranean Campaign, and the American Campaign medals.  He also earned a Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge.  In August of 1945, Alfred received his honorable discharge from the Army.

Alfred married Pauline Mary Mathern on September 3rd, 1945 in Aberdeen where they made their home and raised their family.  Alfred worked for the Milwaukee Railroad 36 years until he retired.

Alfred was an avid hunter, fisherman, and an award-winning bowler. He loved entertaining with stories and jokes.  He enjoyed gardening, and spent many hours at the Community Gardens in Aberdeen.  He donated his pumpkins and gourds to St. Mary's church every fall for Fall Harvest, and earned many awards for his vegetables at the Brown County Fair.

His homemade pickles were a family favorite. He was a member for more than 60 years of St. Mary's Church. Alfred belonged to The Moose, The Elks, The Eagles, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and American Legion (lifetime member).

Alfred is survived by his beloved wife, Pauline of Aberdeen, four children: Charlotte Ell, Kenneth Ell, Judy Ell, and Jeff Ell, as well as his grandchildren: Jennifer Ell, Jason Hinklin, Chris (Jennifer) Ell, Tina (David) Basil, Lisa (Jeremy) Lassen, David Ell, John Ell, Bryce Ell, Zachery Ell, and two great grandchildren: Christine Ell, and Joel Lassen.

Awaiting him in Heaven are his parents, three brothers: Simon, Jake, and John, and eight sisters:  Clara (Werlinger), Katherine (Vetter), Lizabeth (Bosch), Caroline (Bosch), Lenora (Bosch), Phyllis (Wentz), Marcella (Kelsch), and Helen Ell.

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