Herb Russell
January 9, 1927 ~ September 1, 2011
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
Herb Russell, 84, of Miller, died Thursday, September 1 at his home in Miller. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Miller with Pastor Bob Ohnstad officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 6 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. prayer service all at Rembold Funeral Home in St. Lawrence. Burial will be at the G.A.R. Cemetery in Miller.
Herbert Russell was born January 9, 1927 to Lilburn and Maebell (Chase) Russell at Miller. He grew up in Hand County, attending school until the 8th grade. Herb joined the Navy, serving during World War II on the USS ROI.
On April 12, 1953 Herb married Eileen Renner. They lived in Jackson, Michigan for a short time where Herb worked at a tire plant. Herb and Eileen then moved back to Miller and Herb worked for Tri-State Insulation and Ree Electric. Herb worked for Ree Electric for 24 years. He was also self employed as an electrician for many years.
Herb was a member of the Miller Fire Department for 19 years, and a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a member of the Tri-County Sams Club for 22 years serving as assistant director for 8 years.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen of Miller; children, Larry (Jane) Russell of Rapid City, Dennis (Bev) Russell of Huron, Bev (Terry) Jenner of Coleman, and Marty Russell of Coleman; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Darlene (Ken) Tonsager of Hartford, SD; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bev, and brothers, William and Lilburn Jr.
Herbert Russell was born January 9, 1927 to Lilburn and Maebell (Chase) Russell at Miller. He grew up in Hand County, attending school until the 8th grade. Herb joined the Navy, serving during World War II on the USS ROI.
On April 12, 1953 Herb married Eileen Renner. They lived in Jackson, Michigan for a short time where Herb worked at a tire plant. Herb and Eileen then moved back to Miller and Herb worked for Tri-State Insulation and Ree Electric. Herb worked for Ree Electric for 24 years. He was also self employed as an electrician for many years.
Herb was a member of the Miller Fire Department for 19 years, and a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He was also a member of the Tri-County Sams Club for 22 years serving as assistant director for 8 years.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen of Miller; children, Larry (Jane) Russell of Rapid City, Dennis (Bev) Russell of Huron, Bev (Terry) Jenner of Coleman, and Marty Russell of Coleman; 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; sister, Darlene (Ken) Tonsager of Hartford, SD; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bev, and brothers, William and Lilburn Jr.
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Eileen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of Herb. He will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Russell family at this time and for the days to come.
To the Russell family,
It seems such a short time ago that we became friends with all the Russell’s and yet it has been many years ago(like 48 years. We had many good times together and many memories. We wish you all the best as we remember Herb. God Bless.
Herb will be greatly missed by all. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. Prayers going to out to the family.
Dawn Molyneux
Eileen and family,
My sympathy at another of the old crew at Ree Electric passing away.
Eileen, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Rita Nelson
Redfield
Good Sam member
Eileen & Family,
We were greatly saddened to hear of Herb’s passing. We remember the great conversations and fun times we had with him. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers!
In Sympathy,
Doug & Jodee Reed
Oakley, Kansas
I am sorry to hear of Herb’s death. He was a good man and I remember when he was a fire man in Miller. He is part of some wonderful memories.
May God bless all of you and give you peace.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Russell family. I first meet Herb when he was at Ree Electric and enjoyed visiting with him thru the years. May you find comfort in knowing he is at peace and you have many family memories to give you comfort during this time. shar
My deepest sympathy go out to your family during this time of sorrow. The death of a love one is very difficult. Therefore, I’d like to share scripture that may help. Pleae, read John 6:40, 44.