Edwin "Mack" Matthew Russell Obituary (1927

Edwin "Mack" Russell, 92, of rural Oelwein, Iowa, died on Friday evening, October 4, 2019, at Allen Memorial - Unity Point Hospital in Waterloo, with his family by his side. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein with Rev. Ray Atwood officiating. Visitation: 4:00 to 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday and from 9:30 to 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein. Parish Scripture Service: 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery, Oelwein, Iowa. A Memorial Fund has been established. Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com Edwin Matthew Russell was born on July 24, 1927, at the family home in Oelwein, Iowa, the son of Clarence Edwin & Alice (Heid) Russell. He received his education from Sacred Heart High School. He left high school to join the U.S. Marine Corp where he served during W.W. II at Iwo Jima. After the war, Mack worked at John Deere in Waterloo in the Project Engineering Center. He operated a dynamometer while working on experimental engines. Mack was united in marriage to Regina Wilma Steffen on September 3, 1949, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oelwein. They were blessed with three children, Vikki, Becky and Clark. Mack retired from John Deere on October 1, 1977, after working there for 30 years. He later was the manager of the Knights of Columbus Club in Oelwein during the late 1970's and early 1980's. Mack was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed archery, bow hunting, ice fishing, golf, photography and feeding and watching the birds. Mack dedicated his life to his family and enjoyed spending as much time as he could with them. Mack is survived by his Daughter: Becky Zolczynski of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Son: Clark Russell of Oelwein; Son-in-law: Dick Pond of Dumont; Grandchildren: Brea Pond of St. Paul, Minnesota, Sheana (John) McCoy and great grandchildren: Jackie and Daniel of Little Canada, Minnesota, Jason (Christina) Zolczynski, great grandchildren: Tyler, Jared and Clara of Plymouth, Minnesota; Angela (Rob) Rodriguez, great grandson: Robbie of Omaha, Nebraska; Sister: Joan Schiltz of Dubuque and Nieces & Nephews. Mack was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Regina on October 25, 1998 and a daughter: Vikki Pond on November 5, 2006 and a son-in-law: Stan Zolczynski on March 12, 2016.