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Russell Lee Chapek
19 Jan 1926 – 15 Apr 2011
| Birth | 19 Jan 1926 |
| Death | 15 Apr 2011 |
| Cemetery | Dexter Cemetery Dexter , Mower County , Minnesota , USA |
| Added by | DaveVangsness on 19 Apr 2011 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68607659 |
Bio
Russell Lee Chapek passed away on April 15, 2011 at St. Marks Nursing Home in Austin Minnesota. He was born during the great depression on his family's farm near Oakland, Minnesota on January 19, 1926 to Harry and Louina C. (Van Pelt) Chapek. His formative years were spent near Boone, Iowa, but he returned to the Austin area and finished his formal education at Austin Highs School. Russ joined the Navy and was stationed at Alameda, California before going to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii and then to Midway Island where he was a Sea-Bee. One of the character traits that remained with him his entire life was his pride in America. In spite of an opportunity to stay overseas, his draw back to the Austin area was Annette Mickelson. Upon returning he asked for her hand in marriage and they were wed in her home town of Albert Lea on January 2, 1949. Russell returned to the family farm and also began working at Hormel's packing plant. They had four children and in 1960, he bought a farm near Elkton that his youngest son, Rod and his grandson Adam now run. Russell was passionate about everything that interested him; this included farming, fishing, hunting, traveling, modifying equipment and talking stories. A farm accident in 1962 left him a hemi-pelagic, but he persevered and lead a full and productive life. His family, his determination and his shear willpower were the foundation for his accomplishments. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the VFW, and the MTPA. His family was the most important thing in his life. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Chapek, mother Louina Nasby, step father John Nasby, brother Darwin Chapek, and sister-in-law Leanna Nasby. Russell is survived by his wife Annette Chapek, Austin, MN; children: Anita Wendt (James Kvall), Stewartville, MN; Rebecca Chapek (Bill Myers) Cordova, AK; Russell W. (Cindy) Chapek, St. James, MN; Rodney (Diane) Chapek, Elkton, MN; grandchildren: Jason Wendt, Lynette (Nathan) de Cook, Melissa Johnson, Kalyn Simon, Sophia Myers, Corey (Stephanie) Chapek, Chrystal (Peter) Lindeman, Candice (Lucas) Bartel, Cassidy Chapek, Adam Chapek, Allison Chapek, Jacob Chapek; 13 great grandchildren; brother: Albert Nasby, North Bend, OR; Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday April 20, 2011 at Dexter United Methodist Church with the Reverend Karen Ashton officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday at the church for one hour before the service. Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery. Russ was deeply loved by his family and will be dearly missed. Obituary and photo from Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home.
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