Russell Behounek, 79, of Chelsea passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 from injuries sustained in a farm accident. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 10:30 AM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama with Rev. Bobby Shomo officiating. Interment will follow at Rector Cemetery in rural Chelsea. Visitation will be held Monday, November 12, 2012 from 4-7 PM at Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home in Tama.
Russell was born on June 11, 1933, in rural Poweshiek County, the son of Frank and Irene (Homolar) Behounek.
On October 29, 1954, he was united in marriage to Myrna M. Stump in Unionville, MO. Russell was a farmer and had previously worked for Grinnell Reinsurance, the Co-Op in Chelsea, and Werner's Sawmill. He was an avid hunter, especially coon hunting. He also enjoyed fishing and playing golf.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Myrna in 2004; one sister, Evelyn Aiken; and a son-in-law, Verne Johnson.
Survivors include two daughters, Deb (Skeet) White of Toledo, and Linda Johnson (Dave Goodrich) of Marshalltown; one son, Lyle Behounek (Marveen Van Gorp) of Tama; eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; four nieces; and four nephews.
A memorial fund has been established.