Father: Nels Albert
Mother: Martha Nelson
Spouse: Viola Grasdalen
Jan. 30, 1957 Albert Lea, Minn
Funeral services for Russell Anton Wangen, 90, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at West Freeborn Lutheran church. Military honors will be accorded by local serviceman's organization VFW and American Legion.
Russell died Saturday, May 11,2013 at St. John's Lutheran Home.
Russell Anton Wangen was born on August 26, 1922 to Nels(Albert) and Martha(Nelson) Wangen in Manchester Township where he resided all his life.
He was baptized, confirmed and had been a life long member of West Freeborn Lutheran church.
He attended Country school District No. 21.
He proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was inducted into the Army in March of 1945. In October of that year he went to Okinawa for six months and then to the Philippines for six months. He was honorably discharges in November 1946. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and a retired member of the Manchester Fire Department.
Russell worked for Sorensen Brothers Construction Company for 1947 to 1984. He started as a heavy equipment operator and later became a mechanic for the company, taking pride in his welding ability.It was a job he loved. He often said he would have driven 'Cats" for no pay just because he enjoyed it so much. He made many lasting friendships in his work career.
Russell married Viola Grasdalen Hartz on Jan. 30, 1957.
Russell is survived by one step daughter, Lynda(Omer)Emstad.
Five Grandchildren; Brenda(Scott)Kelly of Loveland, Colorado, Debra(Steve) Humann of Wellington, Colorado, Tim(Heather)Fagerberg of Kildeerm North Dakota, Lisa(Travis)Routh of Hartland and Lara(Aaron)Chicos of Hartland.
He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren; Thomas Kelly, Sydnie, Jaynie and Steve Humann, Nicholas and Taylar Fagerberg, Braden, Thor and Reese Routh and Riley Chicos.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola in 2002.
Step daughter, Myrna Fagerberg in 2001.
Grandson; Wayne Fagerberg in 2000
Brothers: Nels, Arnold, Elvin, Glenn, Harold and Floyd
Sisters: Marie Kaufman, Dora Melander, Florence Hanson and Helen Gunderson and Aanerrud and their spouses.
Russell had a gift for fixing things- anything from clocks to cars to Caterpillars. He was also a self taught violin and harmonica player and loved music.
He will be remembered for his cheerful nature and his love of children. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were very precious to him as were his nieces and nephews.
He often entertained them with his violin and harmonica. He still played the harmonica while at St. John's.
The family would like to thank all the staff at St. John's who gave him wonderful care these last four years.
Blessed be his memory.
Mother: Martha Nelson
Spouse: Viola Grasdalen
Jan. 30, 1957 Albert Lea, Minn
Funeral services for Russell Anton Wangen, 90, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at West Freeborn Lutheran church. Military honors will be accorded by local serviceman's organization VFW and American Legion.
Russell died Saturday, May 11,2013 at St. John's Lutheran Home.
Russell Anton Wangen was born on August 26, 1922 to Nels(Albert) and Martha(Nelson) Wangen in Manchester Township where he resided all his life.
He was baptized, confirmed and had been a life long member of West Freeborn Lutheran church.
He attended Country school District No. 21.
He proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was inducted into the Army in March of 1945. In October of that year he went to Okinawa for six months and then to the Philippines for six months. He was honorably discharges in November 1946. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and a retired member of the Manchester Fire Department.
Russell worked for Sorensen Brothers Construction Company for 1947 to 1984. He started as a heavy equipment operator and later became a mechanic for the company, taking pride in his welding ability.It was a job he loved. He often said he would have driven 'Cats" for no pay just because he enjoyed it so much. He made many lasting friendships in his work career.
Russell married Viola Grasdalen Hartz on Jan. 30, 1957.
Russell is survived by one step daughter, Lynda(Omer)Emstad.
Five Grandchildren; Brenda(Scott)Kelly of Loveland, Colorado, Debra(Steve) Humann of Wellington, Colorado, Tim(Heather)Fagerberg of Kildeerm North Dakota, Lisa(Travis)Routh of Hartland and Lara(Aaron)Chicos of Hartland.
He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren; Thomas Kelly, Sydnie, Jaynie and Steve Humann, Nicholas and Taylar Fagerberg, Braden, Thor and Reese Routh and Riley Chicos.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola in 2002.
Step daughter, Myrna Fagerberg in 2001.
Grandson; Wayne Fagerberg in 2000
Brothers: Nels, Arnold, Elvin, Glenn, Harold and Floyd
Sisters: Marie Kaufman, Dora Melander, Florence Hanson and Helen Gunderson and Aanerrud and their spouses.
Russell had a gift for fixing things- anything from clocks to cars to Caterpillars. He was also a self taught violin and harmonica player and loved music.
He will be remembered for his cheerful nature and his love of children. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were very precious to him as were his nieces and nephews.
He often entertained them with his violin and harmonica. He still played the harmonica while at St. John's.
The family would like to thank all the staff at St. John's who gave him wonderful care these last four years.
Blessed be his memory.
Father: Nels Albert
Mother: Martha Nelson
Spouse: Viola Grasdalen
Jan. 30, 1957 Albert Lea, Minn
Funeral services for Russell Anton Wangen, 90, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at West Freeborn Lutheran church. Military honors will be accorded by local serviceman's organization VFW and American Legion.
Russell died Saturday, May 11,2013 at St. John's Lutheran Home.
Russell Anton Wangen was born on August 26, 1922 to Nels(Albert) and Martha(Nelson) Wangen in Manchester Township where he resided all his life.
He was baptized, confirmed and had been a life long member of West Freeborn Lutheran church.
He attended Country school District No. 21.
He proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was inducted into the Army in March of 1945. In October of that year he went to Okinawa for six months and then to the Philippines for six months. He was honorably discharges in November 1946. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and a retired member of the Manchester Fire Department.
Russell worked for Sorensen Brothers Construction Company for 1947 to 1984. He started as a heavy equipment operator and later became a mechanic for the company, taking pride in his welding ability.It was a job he loved. He often said he would have driven 'Cats" for no pay just because he enjoyed it so much. He made many lasting friendships in his work career.
Russell married Viola Grasdalen Hartz on Jan. 30, 1957.
Russell is survived by one step daughter, Lynda(Omer)Emstad.
Five Grandchildren; Brenda(Scott)Kelly of Loveland, Colorado, Debra(Steve) Humann of Wellington, Colorado, Tim(Heather)Fagerberg of Kildeerm North Dakota, Lisa(Travis)Routh of Hartland and Lara(Aaron)Chicos of Hartland.
He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren; Thomas Kelly, Sydnie, Jaynie and Steve Humann, Nicholas and Taylar Fagerberg, Braden, Thor and Reese Routh and Riley Chicos.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola in 2002.
Step daughter, Myrna Fagerberg in 2001.
Grandson; Wayne Fagerberg in 2000
Brothers: Nels, Arnold, Elvin, Glenn, Harold and Floyd
Sisters: Marie Kaufman, Dora Melander, Florence Hanson and Helen Gunderson and Aanerrud and their spouses.
Russell had a gift for fixing things- anything from clocks to cars to Caterpillars. He was also a self taught violin and harmonica player and loved music.
He will be remembered for his cheerful nature and his love of children. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were very precious to him as were his nieces and nephews.
He often entertained them with his violin and harmonica. He still played the harmonica while at St. John's.
The family would like to thank all the staff at St. John's who gave him wonderful care these last four years.
Blessed be his memory.
Mother: Martha Nelson
Spouse: Viola Grasdalen
Jan. 30, 1957 Albert Lea, Minn
Funeral services for Russell Anton Wangen, 90, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at West Freeborn Lutheran church. Military honors will be accorded by local serviceman's organization VFW and American Legion.
Russell died Saturday, May 11,2013 at St. John's Lutheran Home.
Russell Anton Wangen was born on August 26, 1922 to Nels(Albert) and Martha(Nelson) Wangen in Manchester Township where he resided all his life.
He was baptized, confirmed and had been a life long member of West Freeborn Lutheran church.
He attended Country school District No. 21.
He proudly served his country in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was inducted into the Army in March of 1945. In October of that year he went to Okinawa for six months and then to the Philippines for six months. He was honorably discharges in November 1946. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and a retired member of the Manchester Fire Department.
Russell worked for Sorensen Brothers Construction Company for 1947 to 1984. He started as a heavy equipment operator and later became a mechanic for the company, taking pride in his welding ability.It was a job he loved. He often said he would have driven 'Cats" for no pay just because he enjoyed it so much. He made many lasting friendships in his work career.
Russell married Viola Grasdalen Hartz on Jan. 30, 1957.
Russell is survived by one step daughter, Lynda(Omer)Emstad.
Five Grandchildren; Brenda(Scott)Kelly of Loveland, Colorado, Debra(Steve) Humann of Wellington, Colorado, Tim(Heather)Fagerberg of Kildeerm North Dakota, Lisa(Travis)Routh of Hartland and Lara(Aaron)Chicos of Hartland.
He is also survived by 10 great grandchildren; Thomas Kelly, Sydnie, Jaynie and Steve Humann, Nicholas and Taylar Fagerberg, Braden, Thor and Reese Routh and Riley Chicos.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola in 2002.
Step daughter, Myrna Fagerberg in 2001.
Grandson; Wayne Fagerberg in 2000
Brothers: Nels, Arnold, Elvin, Glenn, Harold and Floyd
Sisters: Marie Kaufman, Dora Melander, Florence Hanson and Helen Gunderson and Aanerrud and their spouses.
Russell had a gift for fixing things- anything from clocks to cars to Caterpillars. He was also a self taught violin and harmonica player and loved music.
He will be remembered for his cheerful nature and his love of children. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were very precious to him as were his nieces and nephews.
He often entertained them with his violin and harmonica. He still played the harmonica while at St. John's.
The family would like to thank all the staff at St. John's who gave him wonderful care these last four years.
Blessed be his memory.
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