Russell Krall

Minot

Russell Krall, 76, Minot, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at St. Alexius Hospital – Bismarck. His loving family was at his side.

Russell Eugene Krall was born on May 27, 1947, to Russell H. & Irene (Miller) Krall in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He was raised and educated in Lebanon and graduated from high school there. Russell enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on August 5, 1968, and was stationed at Minot Air Force Base as a member of the Strategic Air Command’s 91st Missile Wing. Prior to his honorable discharge as a Sergeant on August 12, 1971, he served his country as a missile maintenance technician with the highest security clearance possible and received the National Defense Service Medal and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Shortly thereafter, he reenlisted and served until 1975 when he entered the Reserves.

Russell married Peggy Roy on September 25, 1971, at First Assembly of God in Minot. They made their home in Minot until his retirement from the U.S. Air Force when they moved to Pennsylvania for a short time where he was employed by Jack Lash Plumbing Company. The couple had two children: Dawn and Rusty. The family returned to Minot in 1977.

In Minot, Russell was employed by Cargill and also worked as a bartender at various establishments prior to becoming a custodian at Central Campus. He accepted a position with the United States Postal Service in 1985 and served as a mail clerk for over 30 years. Peggy died on May 8, 2015. Russell had continued to reside in Minot.

Russell previously attended First Assembly of God in Minot and was a member of The Minot Gun Club, and Souris Valley Bowman’s Association. He especially enjoyed hunting, riding motorcycle, his 1948 Willys Jeep, off roading, gardening and spending time with his family.

Russell is survived by: his children, Dawn Krall (David Chambers) and Rusty (Rebecca) Krall, all of Minot; grandchildren: Shawnee and Brittany Krall and Michelle (Brandon) Hutchins; great grandchildren, Wyatt Haugrose and Thomas, Allison, and Naomi Hutchins; siblings: Brenda (Jim) Jeffries, Randy Krall, Judy Sitt, Diane Ney, Karen (Vic) Barnhardt, Eddie Krall and Kenny Krall; brothers- and sisters-in-law: Mackey (Janell) Roy, Marjorie (Tim) Eisenzimmer, Duane Roy, Betty (Ernie) Mock, Faye (Robert) McNamara, Hazel (Jeff) Hawkenson, Patsy (Bruce) Haugeberg, and Pam (Calvin) Arndt and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Russell was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years Peggy; father: Russell H. (Helen) Krall; mother: Irene (John) Siegrist; grandmother: Hilda Hitz; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jimmy Roy, Pastor John Roy, Vivian Roy, Minnie Krueger and Peggy’s two infant brothers.

Celebration of the Life of Russell Krall: Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 11 a.m. in Journey Church, Minot. To view a livestream visit Russell’s website obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Interment: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.

Visitation: Monday, August 14 from 3p.m.-5 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.

Memorials are preferred to Minot Fire Department because Russ was a volunteer fire fighter in Pennsylvania.

Published by The Minot Daily News, Aug. 10, 2023.