Russell Hohbein

NEW SALEM - Russell Hohbein, 62, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 6, 2014, at his rural home in New Salem. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Peace Church, New Salem, with the Rev. Joshua Eddy officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.

Russ was born July 2, 1952, in Bismarck, the son of Virgil and Alice (Wolf) Hohbein. He was raised and educated in Mandan. He attended North Dakota State School of Science, majoring in auto mechanics. Russ was employed by BNSF Railroad until the time of his retirement in 2012. On Sept. 7, 2014, he married the love of his life, Vicki Kary.

One of Russ's true passions in life was his love of classic cars. He spent many hours restoring classic cars and attending car shows. Russ was a family man who enjoyed time spent with his family, engaging them with hours of the Marbles game. Russ also spent many content hours fishing on his creek.

Russ will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife, Vicki Hohbein; his three daughters, Katie (Bob) Brunner, Minot, Shannan (Merlin) Libak, Hawley, Minn., and Lacey (Scott) Hindt, Clovis, N.M.; his son, Jesse Hohbein, New Salem; nine grandchildren, Brittany, Sianna, and Kaden, Chase, Madison, and Zach, Tate and Taryn, and Ethan; his three step-children, Tonya, Valerie, Wade, and their families; his brother, Mugs (Mary) Hohbein; and sisters, Peggy (Bob) Paul, and Sally (Randy) Leingang.

Russ was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Jaydon Hohbein.

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