Retired
Spouse: Michaleen
2 Children
2 Grandchildren
Information update: 07/14/2015

Russell Gordon Wedin, 72, Duluth, died Monday July 13, 2015 at his home. He was born in Duluth on Oct. 25, 1942 to Gordon and Blanche Wedin. He was a Viet Nam Era Army veteran, serving in Germany. Russell married Mickaleen Draeger on Sept. 5, 1964. Over the years he worked many jobs at the waterfront, with his last position being General Foreman at Lake Superior Warehouse. Russell was an avid fisherman and his trips to Alaska were a highlight. He was often seen fishing at the Brule and North Shore streams. Russell was also a talented craftsman. Many family and friends have furniture or cabinets in their homes that he made.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Norman and sister Dorothy Rosas. Russell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mickie; daughters Sherie Wedin and Ann (Jeff) Miller; granddaughters Cassie and Maddie; brothers Ronald, Gordon Jr. and Jeff (Tammy) and sister Della Steffen.

VISITATION: 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Memorial Service Friday in Holy Family Catholic Church, 2430 W. 3rd St., Duluth. Final arrangements entrusted to Williams-Lobermeier-Boettcher Funeral Home.