Eldon Lennie

Eldon "Lennie" Lennie, 71, Bismarck died December 3, 2010, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Bismarck. Burial will be at Peace Church Cemetery in New Salem on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will begin on Monday at 4:00 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Eldon was born on May 16, 1939, in New Salem, ND, to Emil and Anna Dettman Lennie. He was raised and attended school in the Judson and New Salem areas. He caught the winning pass for New Salem during the State Class B Football Championship. Eldon graduated from New Salem High School and Bismarck Junior College with an associate's degree. Eldon married Linda Zemliska on September 30, 1961, in Williston, ND. Eldon Lennie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and good friend. He got along with everyone and enjoyed meeting new people. He was a hard worker and always did his best….he was a perfectionist. Life for Eldon was a job well done. He enjoyed working in his garden and reaped the rewards by selling his produce. He loved working on the hottest days of the year, hauling hay and cutting grass. Eldon was one of the unusual that loved to shovel snow. He couldn't wait for the next snow fall. He was a member of the Sons of Norway, the Wednesday Morning Men's Breakfast Club, the Bismarck Saddle Club, the Promenaders Square Dance Club, and chose the place for Tuesday Night Supper. He had worked with many farmers in New Salem, at JC Penny's, Red Owl, Gateway Mall, and the Bismarck School System as both a custodian and a noon supervisor. Eldon enjoyed riding his horses, visiting people, and volunteering at the Norsk Hostfest in Minot. Eldon was very regimented at eating his fruits and vegetables, taking his vitamins and herbal remedies and even ground his own flax. He was very physically fit and active. He is survived by his wife, Linda of Bismarck; daughter, Shelly Donald of West Fargo; son, Shannon Melanie of Beulah; four granddaughters, Melissa, Kaylee, Madison, and Emilee; one grandson, Noah; sister, Blanche Hobbs of Seattle, WA; and several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Eldon was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law.

Eldon Lennie

May 16, 1939 - December 3, 2010