1924
Russell
2016
Russell Luverne Payne
August 28, 1924 — October 27, 2016
Russell Luverne Payne was born August 28, 1924 in Grace Township, Chippewa County, Minnesota to Clarence and Mildred (Anderson) Payne. He was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith. He attended country school in Grace Township through the 8th grade. On April 20, 1949, Russell was united in marriage to LaBonna (Bonnie) Jacobs in Big Bend Lutheran Church by Reverend C. T. Jensen. They were blessed with four children and 62 years of marriage.
Russell was a lifelong farmer as well as being a devoted caregiver to Bonnie for many years. In 2011, he made the move to the High Rise in Benson and in 2015 became a resident at the Gabriel House in Murdock. Among the things Russell enjoyed were square dancing with Bonnie, playing cards, and visiting with friends and family. Russell enjoyed telling stories and sharing jokes with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family.
Russell is survived by his 3 children: R. Larry (Valerie) Payne of Benson, Vicki (Byron) Olson of Benson, and Tamara (Mike) Thompson of Swift Falls; 8 grandchildren: Chad (Missy) Payne, James (Pam) Payne, Rick (Melissa) Payne, Josh Payne, Nickolas (Casey) Olson, Nicole (Donnie) Peterson, Kristina Thompson, and Kevin Thompson; 15 great-grandchildren: Codi, Courtni, Jarret, Mariah, Noah, Jesse, Kylen, Corbin, Jaiden, Jessalee, Andrew, Leah, Troy, Aaron, and Mckenna; 4 sisters: Gladys Ervin of Bismarck, ND, Florence Eischens of Silver Lake, MN, Annabelle Shaeffer of Fridley, MN, and Wanda Morris of Renton, WA; sister-in-law, Barb Payne of Hackensack, MN; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mildred Payne; wife, LaBonna “Bonnie” Payne on January 29, 2012; infant daughter, Nancy Lee Payne; great-granddaughter, Carli Joy Payne; and siblings: Orville Payne, Muriel Payne, Doris Neuhaus, Clint Payne, Bernice Fernholz, and Raymond Payne.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
Visitation
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
Funeral Service
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
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