Aberdeen -Celebration of Life Service for Elliott A. Rott, 96, of Aberdeen will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory. Rev. Adam Ost will officiate. The service will be live streamed and available at www.Carlsenfh.com under Elliott’s obituary.
There will be visitation for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial will be at 2:30 pm, Tuesday at Ashley, ND City Cemetery.
Elliott died June 29, 2020 at Aberdeen, SD.
Elliott was born December 17, 1923 to John and Eva (Rott) Rott at his parent’s 1st farmhome south of Fredonia, North Dakota. He received his education at a rural school nearby and Kulm High School Class of 1942.
Elliott was the 4th generation operator of the family homesteaded farm where he expanded the farm over the years. He farmed for 63 years.
He was united in marriage to Violet Dollinger at a double wedding in 1945. They were happily married for almost 75 years. Together, they raised two children, Kathleen and Daryl. In 1994 they built a new home and moved to Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Elliott was baptized at Ashley Baptist Church in 1960. Elliott was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Aberdeen. Previously, he was a member of Berlin Baptist Church of rural Fredonia, where he served as Sunday school treasurer, church treasurer and trustee. Elliott loved to sing in the church choir, men’s chorus, men’s quartet, mixed quartet, and duets with his wife. They sang for many services, funerals, special events and musical programs. Their mixed quartet sang at community Memorial Day services for many years in Fredonia. He served as a rural school board member, clerk for the School Board, on Ashley, ND Medical Center Board for nine years and also served on the FHA committee.
Elliott and his wife hosted many church group gatherings in their home both on the farm and in Aberdeen. Elliott had always been known for his friendly personality, loving to greet people, make connections, and remember his acquaintances and family with an amazing ability to recall details of the past in stories he would share. At one time, he loved to collect antique bottles, license plates and toy tractors and loved to share them with visitors.
Elliott is survived by his wife, Violet, his two children, one sister-in-law, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Elliott was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law and one nephew.
Elliott was dearly loved and will be immeasurably missed. We celebrate his legacy of faith, his love of family and friends, and the fact that he is now rejoicing with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Carlsen Funeral Home and Crematory of Aberdeen has been entrusted with arrangements.
Violet and family: My sympathy and prayers to you in the loss of your husband and father. I’ll always remember Elliot as a kind, Godly man. God’s peace to you.
Sorry for the loss of your dad. my memories of him was always a smile. Kind and quiet. In fact we just drove up there from Ashley for a funeral. Colleen wanted to stop and see the cemetary and old church. we drove down the gravel road and remenesed about your folks and all those that lived along the road. I had a few parents mixed up with their kids and are gone but we got it straighted out. take care in knowing that he will be there with the rest of them when that time comes.
My Mother (MAGGIE BERTSCH) was a cousin to Elliott.
I remember Mom talking about Elliott.
Mom (Maggie) passed away on 18 April. Her age was 95.
Buried at Ellendale, ND city cemetery.
Sharon and I extend our sympathy to Violet, Kathy, and Daryl. I have many memories of Elliott, since he was my neighbor for a long time. Elliott used to talk about picking rocks with the old W-9. He used to talk about burning out the potholes in the fall of the year so they could be farmed in the spring. Elliott was a hard working gentle giant farming in the community. If he could help you in any way he would.
I joined the mixed quartet after Ted Wolf passed as their bass singer. Elliott was a natural tenor never having to strain his voice to hit high notes. We practiced many nights at their farm home, and sang for many events. Now on half of the mixed quartet has gone to heaven to sing.
Our sympathy to Violet and family.We will always remember Elliot for .his nice friendly ways. He was a cousin to my dad, Bennie Schock who passed away over 20 years ago.Our prayers are with you in your loss.
Elliot was a wonderful conversationalist. We enjoyed many long… long…. phone conversations. This was a way to keep in touch with the relatives. Elliot and I were second cousins. We talked about everything, politics, farming, and Christianity. Elliot listened to the news a lot and kept up to date on the political situation. I would say he was independent and open minded on politics. Because of that, it was good to talk to him and we would not get into any arguments. We discussed practical Christian events or what the church was doing, missions etc. Since it was difficult for them to go to church, in the later days the pastor would come to see them. I remember visiting him in Aberdeen about a year and a half ago and really enjoyed seeing him and Vi. He was in good spirits, talked my ear off and we had a great time catching up. It is always good to keep up with the relatives. That is one thing I have enjoyed over the years. Daryl and I used to email often about farming and planting. I enjoyed going up to the farm place in North Dakota that has been in the family for generations which was homesteaded by Elliot’s dad or uncle (I think). I remember having Pizza with Kathy at her and John’s pizza place in St. Paul, near where I lived. John was a good photographer, his photos of Northern Minnesota were hanging in the pizza cafe. I/we will all cherish our wonderful memories of Elliot and his family. Prayers and thoughts go out to you. Sorry I will not be able to attend, because of my own health, I will be watching the funeral virtually. Dale Rott
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Violet, Kathy & Daryl and families in the loss of Elliott. from all the Canadian Rott families. ‘Can’t wait ’til that great family Reunion in Heaven!
Our sympathy for Violet.Kathy & Daryl. Have many memories of Elliot. Many rainy morning s neighbor s would visit each other or after a shower of rain in afternoon it was time for neighborhood visit. Best neighbor any one could ask for. Drive down the road check ing on crops you stop to visit many memories. But you had him goodmany years be thankful for that
Daryl, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
Such a kind and gentle man that I remember from our days at the Berlin Baptist Church. And remember that wonderful voice of his in the choir. Sending prayers of peace and strength to Violet, Kathy and Daryl. Such a wonderful man that I will always remember. May God hold him in the palm of his hand.
To the family of Elliot Rott. Elliot had a special place in my heart. He was one of the older Rott cousins and I was one of the younger cousins. At a very young age I was chosen to be the flower girl for the double wedding of Elliot, Violet Rott, Elledhor and Ida Irion. It was such an honor.
Elliot’s mother, Eva Rott and my father, Adam Rott were twins. I feel that was even a more closer feeling for him.
Going to the Rott farm to visit was a treat for a girl who grew up in town, Ashley, ND.
God go with you at this time of loss. We know Elliot is with the Lord and rejoicing his home coming. Gladys (Rott) and Leroy Beusch
So sorry to hear of Elliott’s passing. May you be comforted by all the wonderful memories and that he is home in heaven with our Lord.
I was so glad to see you guys in Aberdeen a few years back. Always fond memories when my folks would visit you and the Rotts in Kulm. Kathleen and I would play and play.
Pearl Rott Burdick
Violet, Kathleen and Daryl ~ You are in our thoughts and prayers at the passing of such a special man. Please know we share in your sorrow and hope the memories you cherish will give you comfort and peace.
Violet, Kathleen and Daryl, With deepest sympathy with the passing of your husband and father, Elliot. I will miss the phone calls from the last few years. As a neighbor of my father, Elliot, was thought highly of and will be missed. Cherish the memories! Terry and Polly Ulrich