Ellie Ann Dittrich, age 24 of New Ulm died peacefully after a long, and hard-fought battle with an eating disorder, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm.  Monsignor Douglas Grams will celebrate the Mass and a private committal service will happen at a later date.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 pm on Friday, November 11 ^th and continue from 10-11 am on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in New Ulm.

To leave an online condolence for her family, or sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Ellie is lovingly survived by her parents, Patti and Dave Dittrich of New Ulm; her sister, Liza Dittrich of Mankato; her maternal grandparents, Colleen and Patrick Kretsch of New Ulm; her paternal grandparents, Rosemary and Florian Dittrich of New Ulm; and many aunts, uncles, relatives and friends.

Ellie Ann Dittrich was born May 22, 1998, in New Ulm to David and Patrice (Kretsch) Dittrich.  She grew up in New Ulm, and was a 2016 graduate from Cathedral High School.  While in school, Ellie exceled in hockey and golf.  She even had the opportunity to compete in the state girls golf and hockey tournaments.  Outside of school sports, she enjoyed watersports in the summertime, and snowmobiling in the winter with her family.  After high school, Ellie continued her education attending the University of Minnesota where she studied liberal arts, and later at South Central Technical College where she studied Phlebotomy.  Ellie was most recently employed as a phlebotomist at M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, and was continuing to pursue a career in the medical field.  Ellie was an entertainer from little on.  From singing every song in the Sound of Music, to her bright and witty sense of humor, she always knew how to brighten a room with her presence.  She kept her mind sharp playing crossword puzzles, sudoku, as well as cards, and always enjoyed when Jeopardy was on.  Ellie fought many obstacles in life, but always had a "glass half full" attitude.  Although her time on earth was not long enough, Ellie made a mark on everyone that had the privilege of knowing her.  Her memory will forever stay in the hearts and mind of all who knew and loved her.  Blessed be her memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the donor's choice.