Floyd L. Ellson

Ellson, Floyd L., age 104 of Orlando passed away March 1, 2012. He was born February 17, 1908 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Martin and Elfreda Ellson, the third of seven siblings. He spent his childhood on the family farm near Gary, Minnesota, where he lived until he moved to Iowa in 1937. He earned a Bachelors Degree from Moorhead State, a Masters Degree from Drake University and a Specialist Degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He began his career teaching in a Minnesota country school and then served 30 years as an Iowa Superintendent of Schools. During WWII he served as a Senior Lieutenant in the Navy. Floyd was a lifelong Christian and member of St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Orlando, Florida. Floyd participated in politics, and held leadership positions in community organizations including The Masons, The Lions, The Boy Scouts and a work-study program for handicapped individuals. He is survived by his devoted wife of 69 years, Lucille, their 4 children and spouses and a loving extended family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 10th at 10:30 A.M. at St. Luke’s Methodist Church, 4851 S Apopka Vineland Road #C, Orlando FL 32819. Please visit

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Arrangements under the direction of Family Funeral Care, Orlando, FL.