Betsinger, Russell Charles 1945 - 2024

BETSINGER, NORTHNESS, KRAMER, MACKORI, GREENWOOD, FINKELSON, ECKERT, KRAUSE, COWDEN, MOORE

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 11/16/2024 at 10:32:56

Russell (Russ) Charles Betsinger, 79, of Spring Valley, passed away on Nov. 10th, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born Nov. 3, 1945 in Elma, Iowa, the son of Lester and Bernice (Northness) Betsinger. Russ graduated from Waldorf Pemberton in 1964 and entered the Jesuit Seminary. Later changing paths, he was united in marriage in 1976 to Joanie Kramer of Pine Island. He started his career working as manager of the deli at Barlow’s grocery store, owned and operated a Supper Club, owned Russ’s Country Corner grocery store in Lime Springs, IA, and later managed the American Legion in St. Charles. He retired in 2008 due to his loss of sight. Russ was an active member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed spending time with his family and absolutely adored his granddaughters. Russ made many meals for family, friends, community, and anyone. He loved playing cards, watching Law and Order, and every cooking show imaginable. Russ’s sense of humor made everyone laugh right to the end. Russ was proceeded in death by his parents; son in-law Casey Mackori (Jenny), brothers - Les, Ted, Jim, Bob, Virgil, and Jerry Betsinger; sisters Mary Ann Greenwood, Betty Lou Finkelson, and Nancy Eckert; his brothers-in-law Steve Kramer, Ken Krause; sisters-in-law Sue Krause and Barb Cowden; and mother- and father-in-law Del and Deloris Kramer. He is survived by his wife Joanie; daughters Christy Betsinger and Jen (Stephen) Moore; four granddaughters Amani, Nia, Sammi, and Shy; two brothers Bill (Karyl) Betsinger and Rick (Pat) Betsinger; along with many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 14th from 4:00-7:00 pm with the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet to follow at 7:00 pm at Hindt Funeral Home. Mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 15th at 11:00 am, with visitation at 10:00 am at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley. Lunch will follow with burial at Pine Island Cemetery.

Source: Hindt Funeral Home database