Lucille Ellenbecker
October 13, 1918 ~ June 15, 2018
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Lucille Ellenbecker, 99, of Gettysburg, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at the Avera Oahe Manor, Gettysburg.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 22, 2018 at the United Methodist Church, Gettysburg, with Pastor Jeff Adel presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg, with the family present.
Lucille Ann Herron was born October 13, 1918 to Ida (Huyck) and L.W. “Mike” Herron. She attended rural elementary school and high school in Gettysburg, graduating in the Class of 1937. She also attended South Dakota State University in Brookings for 1 1/2 years.
She met Orville Ellenbecker at a dance in Gettysburg in August, 1939, and they were happily married for 51 years. The couple made their home on a farm and ranch in northwest Potter County. Orville and Lucille worked hard and loved to go dancing on Saturday nights.
Lucille was known for her free spirit and quick wit. She certainly never met a stranger. She did everything she wanted to do in her life. Lucille spent many hours working with the Medicine Rock Cowbelles, Lincoln Appomattox Extension Club, SD State Historical Society and was a group leader for 4-H clubs for many years. She and Orville loved to travel and went around the world in one trip. Lucille made many pen pals along the way and loved to write and receive letters from all of the people that she met. She had pen pals in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany and England and most of those people came to visit at the farm during their friendship.
Lucille is survived by her children: Barry of Gettysburg, and Daniel “Gregg” (Michelle) of Rapid City; two grandchildren: Mike (Gwen) Ellenbecker of Olathe, KS, and Nikki Ellenbecker of Chicago, IL; two great grandchildren: Lindsey (Andy) Holcomb of Lawrence, KS, and Chelsie Ellenbecker of Olathe, KS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Orville Ellenbecker; parents, Mike and Ida Herron; granddaughter, Sheila Ellenbecker; brother, Max Herron; and sister, Eileen Hegerle.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Lucille’s arrangements.
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Barry, Dan and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless. Larry, Trudy & family
Sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady! Always so gracious and pleasant. She lived an example of a wonderful life. God bless those she left behind
Lucille is someone I will never forget. She and Orville were two of my most favorite people ever. I just smile thinking about them! Nikki, Barry and family, our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Mike and Tanya
Lucille was an amazing person. How many 90 year olds stay up dancing most of the night for their birthday and still get up to make breakfast for a dozen people the next morning?!! So many memories throughout the years. Grateful to have known her. She will be missed. Love to the family.
Lucille was a wonderful lady who never met a stranger!
Thoughts & prayers to the family. I remember Lucille’s smile & sense of humor growing up. She had a loving & kind heart.
I’ll miss her, but never forget her.
Lucille was a very important person in my life. She and Orville showed up for all of our family’s important events. They were always good fun and full of life. Our family "the Minnesota Ellenbeckers" loved her dearly. She will be greatly missed.
Lucille was a great lady. My condolences to Barry and the rest of her family.
Lucille was always such a vibrant happy person with such a positive attitude & a bright smile for everyone_ a lovely lady.
So sorry to hear of Lucille’s passing. My prayers go out to Gregg and all the family.
Barry, sorry for your loss. Lucille was a very special lady. She was Mom to a lot of us that would go dancing.
Barry My heart goes out to you, the loss of a mother lingers a long time.
Fond memories of a dear friend. Our thoughts are with Bary and Dan.