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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Russell Michaels
Russell
Michaels
Oct 3, 1935 — Nov 12, 2012
Russell Michaels' Obituary
Russell L. Michaels, 77, of Leeds, ND, died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Devils Lake. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 11:00 AM at Leeds Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Pretzer officiating. Burial will be in the Churchs Ferry Cemetery, at Churchs Ferry, ND. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 7pm at the Nelson Funeral Home in Leeds. Casket bearers will be Paul Christenson, Dave DePlazes, Chris Dahlen, Doug Dulmage, Dan Stave and Steve Rohrer. Music for the service will be from Russell's grandchildren: Marcus and Jacoba Woodard with Dan Nybo, organist.
Russell Lynn Michaels was born October 3, 1935 at Mandan, ND, to Oscar and Louise (Ritteman) Michaels. He was raised in Judson, ND. At the age of twelve, the family moved to the Churchs Ferry, ND area. Russell graduated from the Churchs Ferry High School in 1953, worked for his uncle for at time and later drove semi for Sweetheart Bread. Russell married Doris Else on August 1st, 1959 at the Hurricane Lake Lutheran Church rural York, ND. The couple lived in Devils Lake for a year then moved to the family farm in Irvine Township rural Leeds, ND. After retirement, Russell still assisted with the operation of his farm.
Russell was baptized at Judson, ND. He was a member and served on the board of Zion Lutheran Church in Churchs Ferry until its closure and had recently become a member of Leeds Lutheran Church. Russell has served on the Irvine Township board since 1974 and was a life member of the Devils Lake Elks. He enjoyed carpentry, playing solitaire and his cats.
Surviving are his wife: Doris of Leeds; a daughter: Jessica (Glen Woodard) Michaels of Grand Forks and two grandchildren: Marcus and Jacoba Woodard.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Ann Fox.
Condolences:
Doris, Jessica and Family, I am very sorry to hear of Russell's passing. I have fond memories of visits to your farm in high school in order to pick Jessica up for whatever escapade we had planned for the evening. Losing a loved one is never easy but I hope your memories and the years you had together provide you with comfort during this difficult time. Randy Ritterman and family
Russell Lynn Michaels was born October 3, 1935 at Mandan, ND, to Oscar and Louise (Ritteman) Michaels. He was raised in Judson, ND. At the age of twelve, the family moved to the Churchs Ferry, ND area. Russell graduated from the Churchs Ferry High School in 1953, worked for his uncle for at time and later drove semi for Sweetheart Bread. Russell married Doris Else on August 1st, 1959 at the Hurricane Lake Lutheran Church rural York, ND. The couple lived in Devils Lake for a year then moved to the family farm in Irvine Township rural Leeds, ND. After retirement, Russell still assisted with the operation of his farm.
Russell was baptized at Judson, ND. He was a member and served on the board of Zion Lutheran Church in Churchs Ferry until its closure and had recently become a member of Leeds Lutheran Church. Russell has served on the Irvine Township board since 1974 and was a life member of the Devils Lake Elks. He enjoyed carpentry, playing solitaire and his cats.
Surviving are his wife: Doris of Leeds; a daughter: Jessica (Glen Woodard) Michaels of Grand Forks and two grandchildren: Marcus and Jacoba Woodard.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Ann Fox.
Condolences:
Doris, Jessica and Family, I am very sorry to hear of Russell's passing. I have fond memories of visits to your farm in high school in order to pick Jessica up for whatever escapade we had planned for the evening. Losing a loved one is never easy but I hope your memories and the years you had together provide you with comfort during this difficult time. Randy Ritterman and family
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