Russell D. Torell, 71, of Grasston, formerly of Walbo and Cooper's Corner, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
Russell was a strong gentle man, who dedicated his life to his family. He worked as a truck driver for Walbon, Inc. delivering mail. Russell loved spending his free time with his family, pet dogs and pitching horseshoes. Russell loved grilling chicken, canning and watching his favorite cooking shows. He always had a grandchild on his lap.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents Guy & Martha; Step-Dad Theodore Carlson; brother Ron Torell; sister Nancy Hertwig and brother-in-law Fred Hertwig.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Mary (Woods); children Richard Torell, Brenda (Steven) Fylling, Scott Torell (Tina Bettinger) and Lisa Torell; grandchildren Shayla (Cainan) Langley, Desiree (Dan) Bird, Tucker Fylling, Taylor Fylling, Tatum Fylling, Branden Torell, Brady Torell, Jessica Stone, Rebecca Stone and Madison Stone; great grandchildren Jaedyn, Saige and Abel Langley, Ryker, Landen and Tate Bird, Lillian and Ellieana Sjolie and Abigail Young; brother Paul (Ramona) Torell; sister-in-law Caroline Torell; special brother-in-law Tom (Kathy) Woods, brothers-in-law Steven Woods, and David Woods; godson Braun Woods and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Minnesota Death Index says he died in Royalton Township, Pine County, Minnesota, Findagrave has death place as Grasston, Kanabac County, Minnesota.