Russell E. Thompson (1933-2021)

THOMPSON, TSCHUMPER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/23/2021 at 18:55:58

Russell E. Thompson

Russell E. Thompson, 87, of Farley, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home in Farley, Iowa.

Visitation for Russell will be held 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa.

Services for Russell will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, with Rev. Michael Schueller officiating. Burial will be held in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Farley, Iowa with full military honors will be afforded by the Farley American Legion Post #656.

He was born November 26, 1933 in LaCrosse, WI, son of Ellsworth and Evelyn (Rogers) Thompson. Russell was a Veteran having served in the United States Air Force. On August 25, 1955 he was united in marriage to Patricia M. Tschumper in Hokah, Minnesota. She preceded him in death on October 6, 2012.

Russell was employed as a driver for Ruan Transport for many years.

Russell was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Farley, Iowa. He was also a member of the Farley American Legion Post #656 and the Teamsters Union Local #421 in Dubuque, IA. He was an avid Golf player and enjoyed watching NASCAR, and Sports, especially NFL and the Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by two children, Cathy (Steve) Olson, and Terry (Roseanne) Thompson both of Farley, IA; seven grandchildren, Cory (Molly), Chad (Sadie), Chris (Joleen), Cody (Samantha) , Justin, Jordon (Yessi) and Jacob Thompson; 11 great grandchildren, Emily, Aaron, Cole, Tanner, Drew, Byron, Julia, Max, Luke, Eli, Rhett, and Connor; one sister, Yvonne Buben of Litchfield Park, AZ; a sister-in-law, Barb Thompson of Baldwin, WI two brothers-in-law, Robert (Pat) Tschumper of Seattle, WA and John Thimmesch of Independence, IA; and a special friend, Jeanie Ernzen of Farley, IA.

He is also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Cheryl A. Thompson on March 27, 2011; brothers and sisters–in-law, Norbert Tschumper, Marvin Tschumper, Georgian Thimmesch, Connie Tschumper, and Bonnie Tschumper.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

The family of Russell would like to thank Hospice of Dubuque for all the care and compassion given to Russell