Russell, Thomas E., Sr. age 83, passed away on October 15 2016 from complications of an intestinal infection. He was preceded in death by loving wife Charlotte Grace, brothers Harry, Richard and sisters Darlene and Patricia. He is survived by daughters Susan (Ron) Palmer of Minneapolis, Gwynn Soebbing of San Diego, son Thomas Jr of Blaine, granddaughter Dominique Marie of St Paul, sisters Linda (Mark) Paduk of Loveland, OH, Kathryn (Paul) Dubuque of Crookston and Joyce Smith of Grand Rapids. During his life he was a Draftsman and was very active in his church. A Celebration of Life was held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 10103 University Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55434 on Wednesday, October 19th at 11:00 am.