1931
Russell
2018
Russell Kenneth Clingenpeel
May 6, 1931 — January 21, 2018
Russell Kenneth Clingenpeel, 86, of South Sioux City, NE passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 after a brief illness.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Hope Lutheran Church, 218 W. 18th Street, South Sioux City, NE with Pastor Michael Awe officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Additional parking at the church is available behind the church on W. 19th Street. There will be a flag presentation by the Cownie American Legion Post 307. A luncheon will follow the Memorial Service at the American Legion, 109 E. 19th Street, South Sioux City.
Russell was born May 6, 1931 in Hornick, IA, the son of Oscar and Sydna (Samuelson) Clingenpeel. He attended school in Hornick and graduated with the Sloan Westwood School System. After graduation, Russ enlisted in the Army and served in France and Germany with the occupational forces during the Korean conflict.
Russell married Phyllis Jungwirth on September 19, 1951 in Sioux City, IA. He spent his career working in the Foundry Industry to include the Iowa Foundry, The North American Foundry in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and the Sioux City Foundry where he later retired as the Superintendent after 40 years of employment.
Russell enjoyed life. He loved to read and garden, especially growing tomatoes and his fruit trees. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed hunting from many years with his good buddy Doc Buttermore. Russell belonged to several organizations including the River City Anglers, National Rifle Association, Cownie American Legion Post 307 where he was the commander for 4 years, Sergeant of Arms for many years in which he assisted in many military funerals, and Post Everlasting ceremonies at Legion conventions. Russell also belonged to the VFW, and was an instructor for the Hunter Safety Program in South Sioux City. He raised pheasants as a hobby with the American Legion for the State of Nebraska for many years. Russell was a proud blood donor, donating over 10 gallons of blood. After retirement, Russell and Phyllis enjoyed their winters camping in South Padre, TX for nine years. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church.
Russell is survived by his wife Phyllis, a daughter JoZell Engel of South Sioux City; two sons: Donald (Stephanie) of Italy, TX, and Ronald (Kris) of Sioux City; a daughter in law Flo of Parrottsville, TN; two sisters: Irene McCellan of Onawa, IA and Leila Shupe of Omaha, NE; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Sydna Clingenpeel, his father and mother in law George and Francis Jungwirth, a son Douglas, four brothers: Clarence, Donald, Leonard, and Art, three brother in laws: Lawrence, Bill, and Ray, two sister in laws: Flo and Kay, and two grandsons: Kirk and John.
Russell has an outstanding personality and could carry on conversations with anyone and will truly by missed by all.
Memorials may be given to the South Sioux City American Legion in Russell’s Memory.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Hope Lutheran Church, 218 W. 18th Street, South Sioux City, NE with Pastor Michael Awe officiating. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4-8 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Additional parking at the church is available behind the church on W. 19th Street. There will be a flag presentation by the Cownie American Legion Post 307. A luncheon will follow the Memorial Service at the American Legion, 109 E. 19th Street, South Sioux City.
Russell was born May 6, 1931 in Hornick, IA, the son of Oscar and Sydna (Samuelson) Clingenpeel. He attended school in Hornick and graduated with the Sloan Westwood School System. After graduation, Russ enlisted in the Army and served in France and Germany with the occupational forces during the Korean conflict.
Russell married Phyllis Jungwirth on September 19, 1951 in Sioux City, IA. He spent his career working in the Foundry Industry to include the Iowa Foundry, The North American Foundry in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and the Sioux City Foundry where he later retired as the Superintendent after 40 years of employment.
Russell enjoyed life. He loved to read and garden, especially growing tomatoes and his fruit trees. He was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed hunting from many years with his good buddy Doc Buttermore. Russell belonged to several organizations including the River City Anglers, National Rifle Association, Cownie American Legion Post 307 where he was the commander for 4 years, Sergeant of Arms for many years in which he assisted in many military funerals, and Post Everlasting ceremonies at Legion conventions. Russell also belonged to the VFW, and was an instructor for the Hunter Safety Program in South Sioux City. He raised pheasants as a hobby with the American Legion for the State of Nebraska for many years. Russell was a proud blood donor, donating over 10 gallons of blood. After retirement, Russell and Phyllis enjoyed their winters camping in South Padre, TX for nine years. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church.
Russell is survived by his wife Phyllis, a daughter JoZell Engel of South Sioux City; two sons: Donald (Stephanie) of Italy, TX, and Ronald (Kris) of Sioux City; a daughter in law Flo of Parrottsville, TN; two sisters: Irene McCellan of Onawa, IA and Leila Shupe of Omaha, NE; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Sydna Clingenpeel, his father and mother in law George and Francis Jungwirth, a son Douglas, four brothers: Clarence, Donald, Leonard, and Art, three brother in laws: Lawrence, Bill, and Ray, two sister in laws: Flo and Kay, and two grandsons: Kirk and John.
Russell has an outstanding personality and could carry on conversations with anyone and will truly by missed by all.
Memorials may be given to the South Sioux City American Legion in Russell’s Memory.
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