M. Russell Eckstrom
M. Russell Eckstrom, 88, Fargo, ND, formerly rural Galchutt, ND, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Villa Maria, Fargo. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m., at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, rural Abercrombie, ND. Visitation will be Monday, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service at Willow Creek Chapel, Wahpeton, and one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements are with Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. Interment will be at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Abercrombie.
Russell was born February 19, 1923 in Wausa, NE, to George E. and Anna (Dullum) Eckstrom. Russell's mother passed away when he was only eight days old and he was brought to North Dakota to live with his grandparents, Magnus and Ane (Aune) Dullum. His grandparents and a special aunt, Norah Dullum, took care of Russell as a small boy. He attended country school near Galchutt, ND, and High school in Wayne, NE, and Wahpeton, ND, graduating from Wahpeton High School in 1941.
He worked for I.E. Lillegard for several years following high school. Russell served in the US Army during World War II in a Military Police Unit in Germany. Following his military service, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, graduating in 1950. Russell worked for the Production Credit Association of Fergus Falls, MN, and in St. Paul, MN, as a field accountant. He was later employed by Wahpeton National Bank (Bank of the West) as an auditor. After retirement, he lived on his grandparents' farm near Galchutt, ND, devotedly caring for his aging uncles and aunt.
Russell was baptized in Wausa, NE, and confirmed at Bethania Lutheran Church (Bethany Free Lutheran Church) by Rev. Victor L. Peterson in 1937.
Russell was a member of Bethany Free Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. He also served as Abercrombie Township Assessor. He was a member of Wahpeton VFW Post No. 4324 and DAV Francis J. Beaton Post No. 1, Fargo. He enjoyed the outdoors and watching wildlife. He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed gardening and caring for his cats and ponies.
Russell is survived by four nieces: Candace Hausauer and Linda Hausauer, both of Fargo; Jacque Strege, Fairfax, VA; and Michelle (Carris) Vondal, Chantilly, VA; two great nephews, Matthew and Michael Vondal, a greatgreat niece, Jocelyn Vondal, and a greatgreat nephew, Dawson Vondal, all of Chantilly, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Eckstrom, three sisters: Mildred Eckstrom, Vivian (Al) Hausauer, and Georgina Eckstrom; three uncles and three aunts, including a special aunt, Norah Dullum, with whom he made his home for many years.
M. Russell Eckstrom, 88, Fargo, ND, formerly rural Galchutt, ND, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Villa Maria, Fargo. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m., at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, rural Abercrombie, ND. Visitation will be Monday, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service at Willow Creek Chapel, Wahpeton, and one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements are with Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. Interment will be at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Abercrombie.
Russell was born February 19, 1923 in Wausa, NE, to George E. and Anna (Dullum) Eckstrom. Russell's mother passed away when he was only eight days old and he was brought to North Dakota to live with his grandparents, Magnus and Ane (Aune) Dullum. His grandparents and a special aunt, Norah Dullum, took care of Russell as a small boy. He attended country school near Galchutt, ND, and High school in Wayne, NE, and Wahpeton, ND, graduating from Wahpeton High School in 1941.
He worked for I.E. Lillegard for several years following high school. Russell served in the US Army during World War II in a Military Police Unit in Germany. Following his military service, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, graduating in 1950. Russell worked for the Production Credit Association of Fergus Falls, MN, and in St. Paul, MN, as a field accountant. He was later employed by Wahpeton National Bank (Bank of the West) as an auditor. After retirement, he lived on his grandparents' farm near Galchutt, ND, devotedly caring for his aging uncles and aunt.
Russell was baptized in Wausa, NE, and confirmed at Bethania Lutheran Church (Bethany Free Lutheran Church) by Rev. Victor L. Peterson in 1937.
Russell was a member of Bethany Free Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. He also served as Abercrombie Township Assessor. He was a member of Wahpeton VFW Post No. 4324 and DAV Francis J. Beaton Post No. 1, Fargo. He enjoyed the outdoors and watching wildlife. He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed gardening and caring for his cats and ponies.
Russell is survived by four nieces: Candace Hausauer and Linda Hausauer, both of Fargo; Jacque Strege, Fairfax, VA; and Michelle (Carris) Vondal, Chantilly, VA; two great nephews, Matthew and Michael Vondal, a greatgreat niece, Jocelyn Vondal, and a greatgreat nephew, Dawson Vondal, all of Chantilly, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Eckstrom, three sisters: Mildred Eckstrom, Vivian (Al) Hausauer, and Georgina Eckstrom; three uncles and three aunts, including a special aunt, Norah Dullum, with whom he made his home for many years.
M. Russell Eckstrom
M. Russell Eckstrom, 88, Fargo, ND, formerly rural Galchutt, ND, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Villa Maria, Fargo. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m., at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, rural Abercrombie, ND. Visitation will be Monday, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service at Willow Creek Chapel, Wahpeton, and one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements are with Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. Interment will be at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Abercrombie.
Russell was born February 19, 1923 in Wausa, NE, to George E. and Anna (Dullum) Eckstrom. Russell's mother passed away when he was only eight days old and he was brought to North Dakota to live with his grandparents, Magnus and Ane (Aune) Dullum. His grandparents and a special aunt, Norah Dullum, took care of Russell as a small boy. He attended country school near Galchutt, ND, and High school in Wayne, NE, and Wahpeton, ND, graduating from Wahpeton High School in 1941.
He worked for I.E. Lillegard for several years following high school. Russell served in the US Army during World War II in a Military Police Unit in Germany. Following his military service, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, graduating in 1950. Russell worked for the Production Credit Association of Fergus Falls, MN, and in St. Paul, MN, as a field accountant. He was later employed by Wahpeton National Bank (Bank of the West) as an auditor. After retirement, he lived on his grandparents' farm near Galchutt, ND, devotedly caring for his aging uncles and aunt.
Russell was baptized in Wausa, NE, and confirmed at Bethania Lutheran Church (Bethany Free Lutheran Church) by Rev. Victor L. Peterson in 1937.
Russell was a member of Bethany Free Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. He also served as Abercrombie Township Assessor. He was a member of Wahpeton VFW Post No. 4324 and DAV Francis J. Beaton Post No. 1, Fargo. He enjoyed the outdoors and watching wildlife. He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed gardening and caring for his cats and ponies.
Russell is survived by four nieces: Candace Hausauer and Linda Hausauer, both of Fargo; Jacque Strege, Fairfax, VA; and Michelle (Carris) Vondal, Chantilly, VA; two great nephews, Matthew and Michael Vondal, a greatgreat niece, Jocelyn Vondal, and a greatgreat nephew, Dawson Vondal, all of Chantilly, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Eckstrom, three sisters: Mildred Eckstrom, Vivian (Al) Hausauer, and Georgina Eckstrom; three uncles and three aunts, including a special aunt, Norah Dullum, with whom he made his home for many years.
M. Russell Eckstrom, 88, Fargo, ND, formerly rural Galchutt, ND, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Villa Maria, Fargo. The Funeral Service will be Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m., at Bethany Free Lutheran Church, rural Abercrombie, ND. Visitation will be Monday, from 5 PM to 7 PM with a 7 PM Prayer Service at Willow Creek Chapel, Wahpeton, and one hour before the service at the church. Arrangements are with Vertin-Munson Funeral Home, Wahpeton. Interment will be at Bethany Lutheran Cemetery, rural Abercrombie.
Russell was born February 19, 1923 in Wausa, NE, to George E. and Anna (Dullum) Eckstrom. Russell's mother passed away when he was only eight days old and he was brought to North Dakota to live with his grandparents, Magnus and Ane (Aune) Dullum. His grandparents and a special aunt, Norah Dullum, took care of Russell as a small boy. He attended country school near Galchutt, ND, and High school in Wayne, NE, and Wahpeton, ND, graduating from Wahpeton High School in 1941.
He worked for I.E. Lillegard for several years following high school. Russell served in the US Army during World War II in a Military Police Unit in Germany. Following his military service, he attended North Dakota State School of Science in Wahpeton, graduating in 1950. Russell worked for the Production Credit Association of Fergus Falls, MN, and in St. Paul, MN, as a field accountant. He was later employed by Wahpeton National Bank (Bank of the West) as an auditor. After retirement, he lived on his grandparents' farm near Galchutt, ND, devotedly caring for his aging uncles and aunt.
Russell was baptized in Wausa, NE, and confirmed at Bethania Lutheran Church (Bethany Free Lutheran Church) by Rev. Victor L. Peterson in 1937.
Russell was a member of Bethany Free Lutheran Church and served as treasurer for several years. He also served as Abercrombie Township Assessor. He was a member of Wahpeton VFW Post No. 4324 and DAV Francis J. Beaton Post No. 1, Fargo. He enjoyed the outdoors and watching wildlife. He was an avid baseball fan, enjoyed gardening and caring for his cats and ponies.
Russell is survived by four nieces: Candace Hausauer and Linda Hausauer, both of Fargo; Jacque Strege, Fairfax, VA; and Michelle (Carris) Vondal, Chantilly, VA; two great nephews, Matthew and Michael Vondal, a greatgreat niece, Jocelyn Vondal, and a greatgreat nephew, Dawson Vondal, all of Chantilly, VA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Anna Eckstrom, three sisters: Mildred Eckstrom, Vivian (Al) Hausauer, and Georgina Eckstrom; three uncles and three aunts, including a special aunt, Norah Dullum, with whom he made his home for many years.
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