Russell F. Biewer

Russell F. Biewer, 89, of Lake Park, MN, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013, in his home under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley. Russell Franklin Biewer was born November 8, 1923, in Audubon, MN, to John and Bertha Swanson Biewer. He grew up and attended school in Audubon and then helped his father on the farm. In 1944, he was drafted into the Marine Corp and served in Guam and China during WWII. Russell later married Jeanette Nelson on August 27, 1949. Together they made their home in Lake Park. For several years, Russell worked for Northern Pacific Railroad as an Engineer Watchman and later for Alexander Construction from 1959-1973, mostly in the twin cities area. From 1973-1986, he worked for Kohler Trucking and Baer Trucking. Russell was a member of the VFW in Audubon, and the American Legion in Lake Park. He will be dearly missed. The family would like to give special thanks to Hospice of the Red River Valley for the exceptional care.

Russell is survived by his wife of nearly 64 years, Jeanette; children, Jaqueline Biewer of Lake Park, Julie Ron McDonald of Detroit Lakes, James Sue Biewer of Detroit Lakes, Joni Biewer and Joe Bosch of Detroit Lakes; grandchildren, Jill Greg Erickson, Jed Leah Bakken Restad, Summer Eric Aakre Ramstad, Serena Dan Gigstead, Kelsey Biewer, Zander Bosch; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie and John.

Memorial Service: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 11:00 a.m., in Lake Park Lutheran Church, Lake Park, MN.
Interment: Lake Park Lutheran Cemetery