Russell Gene Severson passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Clarkfield Care Center in Clarkfield, Minnesota.  He was born on March 22, 1945, at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, Minnesota, to Arvid Dallas Severson and Betty Marie (Bailie) Severson.

He graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1963, where he participated in many sports.  In 1965 he joined the US Air Force and upon returning from basic training and tech school, married Patricia Koster.  After 22 years in the USAF, he retired in 1985 in Aurora, Colorado.  He continued his career working for Lockheed Missile and Space Company.  In 1988 he was divorced.  In 2007, he returned to Clarkfield and in 2012 became a resident of the Clarkfield Care Center.

Throughout his life, Russell was an avid sports fan whether participating or watching.  He could be found at the softball field, basketball court, golf course, or several nights a week at the local bowling alley.  He traveled around the United States bowling in various tournaments.  He would watch any team on tv but never missed a game of the Minnesota Twins or Vikings.

Russell was predeceased by his mother and father.  He is survived by his daughter, Amy Christopher; granddaughter, Caitie Christopher, and great-granddaughter, Elaine of Anchorage, Alaska; daughter, Krista (Robert) LaBar; grandsons, Brandon (Loree), Kevin, and Matthew of Wantage, New Jersey; brother, Sheldon (Lana) Severson, as well as nieces, nephews and their families of Gresham, Oregon.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 1 PM at the Clarkfield Care Center with interment to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery, rural Granite Falls.