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Charles "Chuck" Russell
March 3, 1931 ~ October 26, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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A DIGNITY IN WHITE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on November 2, 2017
Dear Russell Family We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We are friends of Annie and I have to say when I read your fathers obituary I saw a special man and also saw where some of Annies special personality came from. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Kathy and John Plugge
Message from Diane Coghlan Ensch
November 2, 2017 6:15 PM
Dear Russell Family, My heartfelt condolences to you all. My memories of "Mr. Russell" go back to grade school and church. He was joyful and kind, and a parent I looked up to. He had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. I played opposite Jim in Brigadoon in High School. Jim and all the kids have the same easy going and welcoming nature. Later I became a flight attendant, and had the pleasure of flying with Captain Russell. I know you will miss him dearly. He leaves a legacy of service and love. May God bless you and comfort you. You are in my prayers. Love, Diane Coghlan Ensch
Message from Jackie Russell
December 11, 2017 4:00 PM
Diane, thank you so much for your endearing words and comments about Chuck. He was fond of you and your family starting many years back. He would be happy to know you were still happily flying for American Airlines. God bless you.
Love,
Jackie
Love,
Jackie
A candle was lit by Edward and Jeanie Olson
on November 2, 2017 3:36 PM
Message from Darshan and Dave Nohner
November 2, 2017 12:27 PM
Annie and Mark, so sorry to hear of the passing. Prayers for you, and safer travels as well
A RAYS OF SUMMER SUNSHINE was sent on November 2, 2017
Aunt Jackie & all my dear cousins, Uncle Chuck was truly a Ray of Sunshine & a man who served others well in this world, as so beautifully outlined in his obituary. I'm with you in spirit celebrating the gift he was to you, to me, and the community. To you, Uncle Chuck! Love, Sherri Ann Urann
A MONET'S GARDEN BASKET was sent on November 2, 2017
Uncle Chuck will always be remembered as a very kind man! With love, from Mike J. Urann & Family -Betty, David, Caylena, Mike, Terresa, Shirlee, Tyler, and Joseph
A SWEET AND WARM REMEMBRANCE PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on October 31, 2017
Message from Andy Anderson
October 30, 2017 12:37 PM
Dear Jackie, I send my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you after hearing of Chuck's passing from Annie. I see Annie regularly @ St. Cloud Hospital where we both work. She has been very kind to keep me posted about Chuck. Chuck is the 1st person that I remember meeting when we both showed up for American's pilot class 1/57 in Ft. Worth Tx. I was drawn to him immediately and we have had a very strong friendship for the past 60 years. We had a similar U.S. Navy background and really hit it off. He was an inspiration and "Role Model" to us all with his ready smile, innate integrity, and excellent piloting and people skills. I also fondly remember several visits to your beautiful home in Hinsdale when you were hosting a party for pilot friends. Please know that we friends from outside the family now miss him terribly also. He was very much a joy in our lives. I feel privileged to have known him and privileged to have the pleasure of his company on the occasions when he visited me here at my place in St. Cloud where we would talk for hours, or until the time that we would get a phone call from you or Annie telling us that our time was up! May God bless you and your family as time continues to go by.
Best Wishes & Love,
Andy
Best Wishes & Love,
Andy
Message from Jackie Russell
December 11, 2017 3:57 PM
Dear Andy,
Thank you so much for your comments and descriptions of your history with Chuck and your friendship. He always wanted to "stop and see Andy" whenever we went to St. Cloud to visit Annie and her family. He too considered you a special friend. He is now free to smile on all of us. Thank God.
Thank you so much for your comments and descriptions of your history with Chuck and your friendship. He always wanted to "stop and see Andy" whenever we went to St. Cloud to visit Annie and her family. He too considered you a special friend. He is now free to smile on all of us. Thank God.
A candle was lit by Melissa and Dwight Norrgard
on October 30, 2017 10:03 AM
Dear Jim, Susan, Dan, Christina, Charlie and Jake, our deepest sympathies. May your wonderful family memories of such a special father and grandfather help ease the pain of your loss. Our prayers, The Norrgard family
Dear Jim, Susan, Dan, Christina, Charlie and Jake, our deepest sympathies. May your wonderful family memories of such a special father and grandfather help ease the pain of your loss. Our prayers, The Norrgard family
A candle was lit by The Norrgard family.
on October 30, 2017 9:59 AM
A candle was lit by Jan Atwood
on October 30, 2017 5:56 AM
A GRANDMA'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on October 29, 2017
Sending prayers and best wishes to the entire Russell family during the tough passing of an extraordinary man. Love, the Sardas (David, Aileen, Elise, Theron & Carina)
A candle was lit by Mike, Elizabeth, Sean, Colin & Kyle Whelan
on October 29, 2017 11:48 AM
An A GARDEN PATH was sent on October 29, 2017
With the best of memories of a wonderful man! Love, Peggy Heintz
A TABLE BASKET was sent on October 29, 2017
Jim, Susan and Family: You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you memories help you endure this difficult time. Love, Scott and Mary Beth Kilrea
Message from Bette & Mike Lombard
October 29, 2017 8:08 AM
Pat & Ginny
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Sounds like he was an amazing man who leaves a legacy of love of family & friends. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Sounds like he was an amazing man who leaves a legacy of love of family & friends. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
A candle was lit by Edward and Jeanie Olson
on October 28, 2017 3:12 PM
Message from Jeanie Olson
October 28, 2017 3:11 PM
Chuck does have an amazing welcoming smile! A gift!! Chuck made a lasting impression on me the first time we met. I have the privilege of experiencing a dear friendship with Chuck's wonderful daughter, Annie. Chuck was warm, kind and personable - more than willing to embrace a person he new little about but who he knew was important to his daughter. Annie has similar qualities and I suspect Chuck had a significant influence on the rest of his big family with his gentle nature. I witnessed a man who cherished his wife, Jackie and his family. It was heartfelt to see his son, Pat ensure that Chuck could experience a little bit of his granddaughter - Hannah's wedding by face timing him prior to the service. Chuck represents a dedicated family man and his family returned that dedication with much love. My heart reaches out to all of you! Celebrate the memories and the pieces of Chuck that you each have inherit in you. Special prayers to Jackie - the "first grade" love! You have worn many hats in Chuck's life! I pray for you to feel at peace! You have been there for Chuck and your family with grace! God bless!!! Jeanie
Message from Jackie Russell
December 11, 2017 3:51 PM
Dear Jeanie,
Thank you for your kinds words and condolences. How very generous of you to spend the time to come all this way to help us to say good-bye to Chuck and celebrate his life. You have been generous in the past to me and to Annie. I am so glad that Anne has such a thoughtful friend.
Love,
Jackie
Thank you for your kinds words and condolences. How very generous of you to spend the time to come all this way to help us to say good-bye to Chuck and celebrate his life. You have been generous in the past to me and to Annie. I am so glad that Anne has such a thoughtful friend.
Love,
Jackie
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