Ronald A. Tellinghusen

Ron’s Funeral Mass will be livestreamed and viewable below at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Ronald (Ron) Tellinghusen, of West Fargo, was born March 28, 1939 to Albert and Rose Tellinghusen of Fargo and died February 21, 2026. Ron attended the Fargo schools and Fargo Central High School. He then entered the Naval Reserve and served time in the Navy for 5 years, including time spent in Japan and the Pacific. Ron married Ottilia (Til) Ermer on May 3, 1969 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Fargo. Ron worked as a tailor throughout his life having learned the trade from his father and brothers. Ron and Til opened Tellinghusen’s Tailoring in Fargo in 1980 where they worked together for over 20 years.

Ron was active in various groups in Fargo including St. Mary’s Cathedral, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. Traveling took Ron and Til to many states and countries. Ron and Til enjoyed dancing to the many local bands in the Fargo area.

Ron leaves behind his two daughters Kathleen (Joseph) Axtmann of Aberdeen, SD, and Jane (Steve) Metzger of Carrington. He also leaves behind grandchildren Marie (Dale) Langbehn of Huron, SD; Jennifer (Jamison) Jensen of Argusville; Dan (Lisa) Metzger of Horace; Rebecca (Derek) Driedger of Mitchell, SD; Matt (Kate) Metzger of St. Louis Park, MN, and Patrick (Carissa) Metzger of Casselton as well as 10 great-grandchildren: Arianna & Emma Langbehn, Marcus, Connor & Josie Jensen, Theo & Ben Metzger, Racquel & Karina Driedger and Zahra Metzger. In addition, he leaves behind sisters-in-law, Marilyn Gapp of Walhalla, Cecilia Kryzsko of East Grand Forks & Velma Gapp of Rolla.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Til; a granddaughter and grandson, Elizabeth, and Joseph Axtmann; his brothers, Harold, Howard, Albert, and Leroy Tellinghusen; sisters, June Matzke, Vivian Philbin, Virginia Schnoor; brothers- in-law, Al, Francis, Ray, Art & Clarence Gapp, and sister-in-law Mary Ann (Don) Ann Knudson.

The family would like to thank the staff at Sheyenne Crossings of West Fargo for their loving care while Ron was a resident there.

A rosary will begin at 8:45 AM followed by a visitation from 9:00-10:00 AM and funeral Mass at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 26, 2026 at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Fargo. Burial will take place at Holy Cross North Cemetery.