David Ellestad

Sun Prairie- David Elver Ellestad, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  He was born on November 21, 1940 in Madison, WI to Elver and Eleanor (Meloy) Ellestad.

David graduated from Monona Grove High School and the University of Wisconsin- Madison.  He was employed by Wisconsin Power and Light as an electrical engineer for thirty-seven years.  After his retirement from WP&L, he began a second career as a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin- Platteville, retiring in 2001.

David married Kristine Jacobsen in 1965 and they enjoyed nearly fifty-five years of marriage.

In addition to his wife, Kristine, he is survived by four children, daughters Laura (Michael) Ferguson and Kara (Brett) Rhode, and sons D. Christian, and Jan (Sharon).  He is further survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one brother, Rev. Charles (Jean) Ellestad.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, W240N6145 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI on Tuesday, September 22, at 11:00 am, with a visitation from 9:30 am until the time of the service.  Interment will follow at Pierceville Cemetery, Marshall, WI.  Memorials may be made in David’s name to Peace Lutheran Academy, Sussex, WI.

A man of God who loved his family.

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Cress Funeral Service

1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie

(608) 837-9054