Russell L. Mraz, age 93, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life late Thursday evening, January 7, 2021 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls.
Russ was born on January 23, 1927 in Manitowoc. He was the son of the late Joseph and Emma Rimple Mraz. Russ served his country with the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge, Russ returned to Manitowoc. He had been employed with the City of Manitowoc Police Department for many years. In later years Russ was employed with Mirro Aluminum as a security guard. On July 16, 1949 he married Norma Broen at First Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on May 29, 2011.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, David and Becky Mraz, Suamico and Mark Mraz and special friend Amanda Rickards, Stiles; four daughters and four sons-in-law, Susan and John Schuh, Whitelaw, Joanne and Dr. Jerry Friedman, Cascade, Amy and James Meyer, Manitowoc, Becky and Lance Jerale, Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Emma Mraz, wife, Norma Mraz, infant son, Robert, and one brother, Arthur Mraz, one grandson and one great-grandson.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Josh Ernst. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Military rites will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #731 at the funeral home following the memorial services. A luncheon will be held for relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel and burial of the cremated remains will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
