Russell E. Cattnach, 87, Luverne, died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Luverne Community Hospital.
Services were Saturday, July 21, in United Methodist Church, Luverne. The Rev. Burton Blair officiated. Burial was in Old Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone.
Russell Cattnach was born to Jesse and Katie (Slack) Cattnach on Sept. 9, 1913, in Woonsocket, S.D., where he was raised. He attended the Sioux Falls School for the Deaf until the 9th grade. Following his education he worked for various farmers in the area. In 1942 he moved with his parents to Walla Walla, Wash., where he worked for a lumber company driving a CAT. When he retired in 1988 he moved to Luverne to be closer to his family He moved to Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Ellsworth, in June 2001.
He entered Luverne Community Hospital on July 12.
Mr. Cattnach enjoyed playing pool and shuffleboard.
Survivors include one brother, Lyle Cattnach, Ravensdale, Wash.; one sister, Fern Keeton, Anderson, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Marian Cattnach, Luverne; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cattnach was preceded in death by two brothers, Wallace and Lynn Cattnach, and one sister, Margaret Holmgren.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.