of Kerrville, TX
October 10, 1946 - January 8, 2025
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The viewing will be held from 2:00pm - 4:00pm on Friday January 17, 2025, and her memorial service will be held at 10:00am on Saturday January 18, 2025, both hosted by Grimes Funeral Chapels, 728 Jefferson, Kerrville, Texas. Interment will take place at a later date, in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.
Mary Jean Russell was born October 10, 1946 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Lyle and Bernice Sandberg. Her parents owned the Toyota dealership in Brainerd. Mary and Charles dedicated a tribute plaque in Lyle's honor at the Pacific War Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas. Lyle served as a Boatswain's Mate First Class BM1 during WWII. She graduated from Brainerd High School in 1965.
She retired after over 35 years with Qwest Communications. She worked in various positions both occupational and management positions.
Mary was an active member of Junior Achievement in northwest Minneapolis. She participated in book club on the Summit in Kerrville, and volunteered with Charles at the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville as ushers, selling beverages and snacks to patrons during intermission for six years. Mary and Charles are Benefactor members of Fredericksburg Music Club for more than 20 years.
Mary is survived by her husband, Charles Russell; sister, Lynn (Dan) Wilson; sons, Sean (Lisa) Dean, Curt (Crissy) Russell, Richard Russell; sister-in-law, Minda Sandberg; and five grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Bernice Sandberg; brother, Tom; and sister, Nancy.
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5 Condolence(s)
Rosalie Pinson
Kerrville, TX
Monday, January 20, 2025
Sending sympathy to you, Chuck, and your family.
Mary was a charming hostess each year at your neighborhood Christmas parties here in the Summit Subdivision. We enjoyed her homemade munchies & treats, and your serving up of wines.
I had happy memories of those parties, and chatting with you both at the Fredericksbug Music Club’s varied concerts. You both supported the Fredericksbug Music Club every year.
I’m glad you two traveled so often in your retirement years. Mary will be missed.
Rosalie Pinson
Madge Reid
Kerrville, TX
Friday, January 17, 2025
I enjoyed knowing both Chuck and Mary. I always looked forward to their visits and enjoyed the interesting tales of their trips. Mary taught me much about having an office which I have really appreciated over the years. She was a wonderful person.
LaDonna and Mike Kartak
Nowthen, MN
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Mary was a very kind and generous lady to us and our children. She was our
She was our neighbor in Corcoran for many years. She was a wonderful cook
and shared her delicious cookies and bars at Christmas. We
had pool parties, dinners and card playing at their house. She loved her husband, Chuck and their little dog , Toby and their boys very much. We missed them when they moved to TX for a simpler life and a lot of traveling. I have a cook book with her recipes and will remember her fondly whenever I cook something from it. May God be with you , Chuck .
Jennette Christensen
Ham Lake, MN
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Mary will be very missed. Her little laugh was adorable. I will never forget her love for art, she would take you on an art tour in house that was fascinating. I also had the pleasure of learning things about all the cruises her and Chuck have enjoyed over the years. They have had quite a fun filled life together and I am honored to have known Mary.
Jennette Christensen
Ham Lake, MN
Friday, January 10, 2025
Mary will be very missed. Her little laugh was adorable. I will never forget her love for art, she would take you on an art tour in house that was fascinating. I also had the pleasure of learning things about all the cruises her and Chuck have enjoyed over the years. They have had quite a fun filled life together and I am honored to have known Mary.