Obituary: Russell Harold Grosser of Maple Grove

Russell Harold Grosser

June 16, 1923 ~ Jan. 15, 2013

age 89, of Maple Grove (formerly of Deerwood, MN) passed away January 15, 2013.

He was preceded by wife; Patricia, parents; Harold and Idell, brother; Roger “Bud” and sister Marian. He is survived by children; Catherine “Katy” Grosser of Maple Grove, Judy (Charles) Widmark of Maple Grove, Mary Koch of Rogers and Paul “Sarge” (Sue) of Princeton. Grandchildren; Amanda (Robert) Tadych, Jennifer (Michael) Nordeen, Bryan Widmark, Megan Widmark, Tom Grosser and Maxfield Koch, sister-in-law; Irene Grosser and brother-in-law; Richard Buckman, several nieces and nephews.

Russell worked in his family trucking business ‘Widholm Transfer” until the mid 60′s. In 1969 he founded Pleasant Hills Saddle Shop. He had a big heart and was known for helping the elderly and those who were less fortunate. He loved woodworking and his home “up north” and all of his lake friends. His loving spirit will be remembered by many.

Services

Memorial service at Word of Peace Lutheran Church, 21705 – 129th Avenue North, Rogers, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at 3 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to services.

Interment

Weaver Lake Cemetery

Memorials

Family prefers memorials

Information provided by Kozlak Radulovich Funeral Chapel.