William Earl Ells Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of William Earl Ells of La Crosse, Wisconsin. William, born on April 24, 1941, passed away on July 22, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William A. Ells and Vera Ells (Michaels); his parents-in-law, Gorman and Jane Kullander; his sister Susan Shafer; his nephew Josh Shafer; and his brother-in-law John Blodgett.

He is survived by: his wife Cathy Jo (Kullander); his daughters, Nicole Ells and Erica Ells; his grandchildren, Hunter Ells (Grace), Cody Hansen (Payton), Lily Huiss and Edith Kelly; his great grandchild Oaklyn Pearl; his sister Cathy Skipton (Dave); his siblings-in-law, Ruth Blodgett, John Kullander (Judy) and Chris Shafer; his nieces, Jennifer Shafer, Jaime Wascalus (Jacob) and Kristin Gardner (Dave); his nephew Ben Shafer; and his great-nephew James Gardner.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.