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Russell R. Bybee

October 11, 1927 — November 16, 2011

Russell Roland Bybee age 84 of Rochester passed away November 16, 2011 at his residence.Born October 11, 1927 in Mapleton, Minnesota to Asa & Bertha (King) Bybee.Russell served in the United States Army 1954-1956 where he was a crane shovel operator.He was a member of the American Legion, loved to garden and build outdoor crafts and yard ornaments.He was an avid fan of Nascar racing and enjoyed country music and watching the old western movies and hunting. He married Margie Jean Todd and they later divorced.He lived several years in the Hayfield area before moving into Rochester.He farmed with his brother near Hayfield, his last employment was a taxi cab driver in Rochester. Surviving are 2 daughters: Elsie Behnken (Wayne) of Kingman, AZ and Roni Strain (Kyle) of Hayfield, MN;and a son: Russ Bybee Jr. of Willow, AK also surviving is four grandchildren and one great grandchild as well as his sister: Isabelle Haase of Clearbrook, MN. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.Funeral services are planned for 11 AM Monday, November 21, 2011 at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Homes.Visitation will be held 10 AM until service time Monday at the funeral home.Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Hayfield. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 507-289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
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Monday, November 21, 2011

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes

5421 Royal Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901

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