March 17, 1942 – November 22, 2023
Patrick Richard Eller, 81 of Mitchell, passed away at his home on November 22, 2023.
He was born on March 17, 1942, in Belcourt, North Dakota, to Herman Eller, Sr. and Laura Eller. He married Gail Stewart on July 4, 1964, and she survives.
Patrick was a retired Die Setter at GM Powertrain in Bedford; after transferring from New York in 1988, he was a member of the UAW #440 and Mitchell Sportsman Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, known for his strong handshake, never met a stranger, and was a proud tribal member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Gail Eller of Mitchell, three children, Patrick Robert Eller of Lawrence County, Thomas Edward Eller, Sr. of Mitchell, and Laura A. Eller-Jackson of Solsberry, five grandchildren, Mason P. Eller of Canton, New York, Mallory N. Eller-Selby of Greenwood, Thomas E. Eller, Jr. of Mitchell, Greyson L. Jackson of Solsberry, and Ariella S. Jackson of Solsberry, one great-grandchild, Sierra M. Selby of Greenwood, several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Gladys, Elizabeth, and Margaret, and three brothers, Leonard, Leo, and Herman.
Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Cresthaven Funeral Home; visitation will be on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until service time at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cresthaven Funeral Home is entrusted with his care, and condolences may be made at www.cresthavenfh.com.
