Russell Wakkinen

Russell L. Wakkinen, age 57, formerly of Tomahawk, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 in Rush City, Minnesota. Russell was born September 5, 1953 in Tomahawk, the son of Arthur and Isabelle (Shores) Wakkinen. He attended school in Tripoli, and was a graduate of Prentice High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Russell was employed as a Certified Public Accountant with Wipfli Ullrich in Wausau/Green Bay, and later with American Iron Works in Minnesota. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and music. Survivors include: Daughter Rachel Wakkinen Albert Lea, Minnesota Son Ryan Wakkinen Houston, Texas Parents Art (Isabelle) Wakkinen Tomahawk Brother Jerry (Antoinette) Wakkinen Waunakee Sisters Janie (Wayne) Plachetka Greenville Robin Wakkinen Milwaukee A Memorial Service for Russell Wakkinen will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2010 from Krueger Family Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Schoenherr will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of services at 1:00 p.m.