Russell Bock Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

OBITUARY Russell W. Bock was born on December 8, 1923 in Leslie Township, Todd County, Minnesota, the son of Jacob (Jake) and Anna (Zimmel) Bock. Russell was united in marriage on September 7, 1968 to Marie Nelson. Russell was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Alexandria, MN. Russell graduated from Osakis High School and farmed with his family following graduation. He cared for his parents until they passed away. Russell drove truck over the road for ABW, Inc., Midland, and Cenex Oil Company for several years and after retirement performed miscellaneous maintenance for several businesses. Russell was preceded in death by his wife Marie, parents, four sisters Mary Mechels, Susan Bock, Margaret Sherman, and Arlene Green, and one niece Ruth Kalstrom. Russell died on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria at the age of 88 years old. He is survived by his daughter Karen (David) Haensel of Mackinaw, IL; son Darrell Nelson of Alexandria; two grandchildren Nicole (Rick) Mitok of Mackinaw, IL and Michael Haensel of Mackinaw, IL. Russell loved to hunt, fish, bowl, and dance. He was a loving husband and father and will be missed by all. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel Anderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. www.andersonfuneral.net