DARLINGTON - Ervin O. Chellevold, age 88 of Darlington, WI, died on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at Lafayette Manor in Darlington, WI. Ervin was born on August 21, 1923 to Ole and Dorthea (Tangadal) Chellevold in Ferryville, WI. He graduated from Gays Mills High School. He worked at the Farm Bureau where he met his future wife. On August 28, 1952, Ervin married Elizabeth R. McKenna at Holy Rosary Parsonage in Darlington. They shared over 59 years of marriage. They were blessed with four children: Mark (Mary Ellen) Chellevold of Webster Groves, MO; Chris (Lori) Chellevold of Janesville, WI; Janet (Craig) Davidson of Minneapolis, MN; and Cathy (Ken) Lewis of Minneapolis, MN.
Besides his children, he is also survived by his eight grandchildren: Luke, Josh, Emily, Matt Chellevold; Collin and Christopher Davidson; and Kahlik and Bryn Lewis; his great grand-daughter, MacKenzie Chellevold; his sister, Julia Larson, his sister-in-laws Albert Couey, Doris Chellevold and Bonnie McKenna; his brother-in-law Arnold Wheeler; cousins, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth; brothers John, Herman, Norman, Otto, Carl, Arthur; sisters Marie and Dena; and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
Ervin was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Regional Manager of the WI State Journal and Capital Times. He worked as a city mail carrier in Darlington for 28 years. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren as well as reading and playing cards. Ervin will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all that knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, February 17, 2012 at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI, with Fr. Randy Budnar officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI.
Besides his children, he is also survived by his eight grandchildren: Luke, Josh, Emily, Matt Chellevold; Collin and Christopher Davidson; and Kahlik and Bryn Lewis; his great grand-daughter, MacKenzie Chellevold; his sister, Julia Larson, his sister-in-laws Albert Couey, Doris Chellevold and Bonnie McKenna; his brother-in-law Arnold Wheeler; cousins, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth; brothers John, Herman, Norman, Otto, Carl, Arthur; sisters Marie and Dena; and many brothers and sisters-in-law.
Ervin was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Regional Manager of the WI State Journal and Capital Times. He worked as a city mail carrier in Darlington for 28 years. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren as well as reading and playing cards. Ervin will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all that knew him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, February 17, 2012 at HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 104 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI, with Fr. Randy Budnar officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at STEIL CAMACHO FUNERAL HOME, 206 E. Harriet Street, Darlington, WI.