Russel Jerome Krook, Sr.

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Name: Russel Jerome Krook Sr.
Location of Birth: Acton Township, Meeker County, Minnesota
Date of Birth: May 6, 1925
Date of Death: August 13, 2005 (80 years old)
Parents: Arvid Krook and Clara (Pederson) Krook
High School and Class: Acton Township and Litchfield, Minnesota
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Highest Rank: S 1 (Seaman 1st Class)
Branch: Navy
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Start Date End Date Unit(s) and Location(s) Served

October 5, 1943 March 22, 1946
Military Awards:
Victory Medal
Philippine Liberation Ribbon
Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign
American Area Campaign Medal
Navy United Commendation Citation

Military Highlights:
Russel entered the United States Navy where he served during World War II aboard the USS Marcus Island where he was a gunner's mate.

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World War II

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Civilian Life:
Russel was united in marriage to Ann Eddy on October 4, 1947 in Newtonville, Massachusetts. Russel and Ann moved to the Grand Rapids, Minnesota area in 1951. He was employed as a truck driver with West Hill Mine and Viking Oil, and later owned and operated Krook's Service Station for seven years. Russel enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, gardening, and most of all being with his family.

He was a past member of the American Legion, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and also the United Methodist Church, all of Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Archie and Orville; and one sister, Lucille Draxten.

He is survived by his wife, Ann; four daughters, Marcia (Randy) Brennan, Julie (Clint Knops) Krook, Rebecca (Frank) Borchardt, and Virginia Krook; two sons, Russel, Jr. (Wendy) and Wallace (Kathy Hupila); three brothers, John (Lois), Leonard (Dolores), and Arlen (Doris); thirteen grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren,

Buried in Harris Cemetery at Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (Plot 2.29.33)

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