Ellen Shirley Privratsky Williston, North Dakota Obituary

Ellen Shirley Privratsky

Ellen S. Privratsky, 95, of Williston, North Dakota, passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2021 at the Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston. Ellen Shirley Privratsky was born in Dunn County, North Dakota on August 8, 1926 to Nicholas J. and Winifred (Trousdale) Klee. She grew up in Bismarck and graduated in 1944 from Bismarck High School. Ellen attended Bismarck Jr. College. In 1948 Ellen married Charles Privratsky at the United Methodist Episcopal Church in Bismarck. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Williston for over 45 years. In her later years, she was a member of the Methodist Church. Ellen is survived by her two sons, Wynn (Lori Yale) of Williston, Wade (Shawna) of Fargo; four grandchildren, Crystal Lester, Erin Privratsky, Erica and Alex Privratsky; two great grandchildren, Emma and Ava Lester; sister in law Judy Klee; and two nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother, Harvey. The Everson Coughlin Funeral Home of Williston is caring for the family.
August 8, 1926 - November 29, 202108/08/192611/29/2021
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Ellen S. Privratsky, 95, of Williston, North Dakota, passed away Monday evening, November 29, 2021 at the Bethel Lutheran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Williston. Ellen Shirley Privratsky was born in Dunn County, North Dakota on August 8, 1926 to Nicholas J. and Winifred (Trousdale) Klee. She grew up in Bismarck and graduated in 1944 from Bismarck High School. Ellen attended Bismarck Jr. College. In 1948 Ellen married Charles Privratsky at the United Methodist Episcopal Church in Bismarck. She was a member of the United Church of Christ in Williston for over 45 years. In her later years, she was a member of the Methodist Church. Ellen is survived by her two sons, Wynn (Lori Yale) of Williston, Wade (Shawna) of Fargo; four grandchildren, Crystal Lester, Erin Privratsky, Erica and Alex Privratsky; two great grandchildren, Emma and Ava Lester; sister in law Judy Klee; and two nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother, Harvey. The Everson Coughlin Funeral Home of Williston is caring for the family.

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02
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Thursday, December 02 2021
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03
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