Elton Jearl Brekke, age 90, of Grafton, ND passed away Saturday July 22, 2023 with family by his side. He was born May 12, 1933 in Grafton to John and Tilda (Strand) Brekke. Elton attended the rural Sinkler School and graduated from Grafton High School. He went on to serve in the United States Army. Upon his honorable discharge in 1956, he returned home and farmed with his father. He was united in marriage to Eileen Gjerstad on June 14, 1958 at Grafton Lutheran Church. Elton and Eileen enjoyed winters RVing and upon their retirement from farming in 1996, they split their time between their home on the Rainy River in Baudette, MN and their home in Yuma, AZ. They eventually became permanent residents of Arizona and remained there until their recent return to Grafton, at which time Elton became a resident at the Lutheran Sunset Home. Elton enjoyed spending time with his family, watching Westerns, fishing on Lake of the Woods, NASCAR, and his beloved mini-dachshunds. He is survived and will be missed greatly by his wife Eileen; children: Jenny (Greg) Baumgartner, Shelly (Jerry) Bell, Carol Brekke, Leslie Brekke, Elton (Karen) Brekke; grandchildren: Jesse (Mackenzie) Suda, Shae Suda, Ryan (Chelsea) Baumgartner, Emily (Andrew) Allen, Jacob Brekke and eight great-grandchildren. Elton was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Lillian Larson and Arvil Brekke, and infant great-grandson Alexander Suda. A private ceremony and burial were held July 28, 2023 at South Trinity Lutheran Church. Military rites were provided by the Grafton American Legion. Memorials preferred to the Lutheran Sunset Home or Park River Bible Camp.
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