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Ellis Lambertsen
ELLIS H. LAMBERTSEN
Martelle
Ellis H. Lambertsen, 92, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at The Woodlands at The Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Visitation: one hour before service, with time after the service.
Surviving Ellis are his wife of 71 1/2 years, Mary Carol; three sons, David and Douglas of Fort Worth, Texas, and Dan (Marilyn) of Martelle; seven grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; brother-in-law, Robert Plattenberger; and special nieces and nephew.
Ellis Lambertsen was born April 3, 1924, in Cedar Rapids to Ruth and Harry Lambertsen. There, he graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Iowa State University and joined the U.S. Naval Air Corps. On July 15, 1945, he married Mary Carol Plattenberger in Mount Vernon.
Ellis farmed in the Mount Vernon and Martelle area for many years and was a member of Martelle Methodist Church. He was an active leader in church and community organizations. Ellis enjoyed the many friendships gained from The Depot and later The Corner Cottage Bed and Breakfasts in Martelle, which he and Mary operated.
Post retirement, they moved to Cedar Rapids and had been residents of Meth-Wick Manor for the past six years. Ellis was a member of American Legion Post 13 in Anamosa. In 2015, he flew on the Honor Flight with his son, Dan. He loved to play cards and board games, especially Fast Track, with his friends at the Manor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret Travis; daughter-in-law, Charlene; and infant great-grandchild.
Ellis was a dear husband, father and grandpa to his family. He, along with his beloved Mary Carol, was a friend to all. They had been blessed to have lifelong friendships with people of all ages.
The family offers heartfelt thanks to staff members of Meth-Wick Manor, especially those of The Woodlands, for their kindness and compassion.
Memorials may be made to The Woodlands at Meth-Wick or a charity of your choice.
Please share your support and memories with Ellis' family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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