Clyde A. Russ

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Clyde Russ Obituary

Russ, Clyde A.
Clyde A. Russ, age 99, passed away on April 16, 2011, after a long, rich life. Born on November 28, 1911, to Mary and Albert Russ, in Milwaukee, WI. His family soon moved to Minneapolis, MN. He is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Hartman; his siblings Ralph, Lloyd, and Avis, and his son John Curtis. He is survived by his daughters Mary Russ and Phyllis Pengelly (William), his daughter-in-law Bonnie (Russ) Quirk, four grand-daughters Catherine Hogan (Edward), Beth Schutz (John), Fritha Pengelly (Robin), and Alexandra Pengelly; six great grand-children Caroline, Alexandra, Margaret, and Sarah Hogan; and John and Lucas Schutz; many nieces and nephews and their children whose lives he also blessed; his special friend Virginia; his best pal Simba; and his special angels Andreea and Beniamin Mogovan of Legends Senior Living. Clyde grew up in Powderhorn Park (Mpls) and was a tremendous athlete. He attended the University of Minnesota where he played varsity hockey ('33,'34, '35) and graduated BEE in 1935. He worked for Cutler Hammer (now Eaton Corp.) his entire career, becoming Midwest Regional Manager. He retired to Sun City, AZ in 1977, spending his summers at "the lake" at the Glendale Club in Annandale, MN. He was active in the American Lutheran Church, he was member and past president of both the North Central Electrical League and the Kiwanis Club of Sun City-Aqua Fria, a charter member of the Union Hills Country Club (where he eventually "shot his age") and as a lifetime "M" club member, enjoyed the University of Minnesota Alumni Club of S.C. A memorial Service will be held at the American Lutheran Church of Sun City on April 27, at 10:00 am. A memorial service will also be held in Minneapolis at a later date. Memorials are preferred to The Anna Russ Endowment Fund at Carleton College.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 21, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Clyde Russ

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December 12, 2011

Mary
I just came on this obit after my Christmas card was returned.
Clyde was a great guy and a wonderful person to work for at Cutler Hammer. We kept in touch though the years and shared old war stories.
He will be missed.
Grant Kitchen

Agris Kelbrants

April 25, 2011

I first met Clyde in 1977, he was the President of the Glendale Club.

Although I did not know him as well as so many others, I knew him well enough to feel a deep personal loss.

Clyde, was unusually well informed, gracious, humble, wise, and witty man.

It was inspiring to be in the presence of a person who was genuinely righteous without an ounce of self-righteousness.

And though Clyde never flaunted his deep religious convictions or imposed his beliefs on others, he was an extremely faithful man.

I recall sitting on Clyde's deck with his son John having some cocktails --- our conversation turned to what makes one "HAPPY?"

Clyde said, as he motioned his hand in a round circle.

"Our happiness depends not on what happens to us, but what happens in us." He said it again.

"Our happiness depends not on what happens to us, but what happens in us."

He went on and said. In other words, it’s the way we choose to think about our lives.

He quoted Abe Lincoln, “People are generally about as happy as they’re willing to be.” Then he said, "pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional."

Clyde believed the surest road to happiness is a good attitude and good relationships.

So, what are the most common attributes of being happy? Clyde said, well, it’s not money, fame, or good looks.

It’s not even intelligence or talent. No, the two most important factors are --- gratitude --- and --- rewarding personal relationships.

Clyde said, the formula for being happy is simple:

"Count your blessings and enjoy your family and friends."

He was right.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom

Love. Agris