thy Day House. She was a humble, patient, caring and generous woman. Ellen is survived by her husband of 53 years, Eugene; children, Brian (Julie) Zmolek of Rochester, Doug (Jenny) Zmolek of Rochester and Becky (Mark Connelly) Zmolek of Rochester and five grandchildren, Abigail, Riese, William, Bennett and Ella. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Evelyn and by an infant sister, Ruth Evelyn. A memorial service celebrating Ellen's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Congregational Church UCC, 974 Skyline Dr. SW, Rochester, MN with Rev. Garth Schumacher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rochester Sports Foundation or to Mayo Clinic Hospice Music Therapy Program. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the Zmolek family; to share a special memory or condolence to the family please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com