- Russell Eric Wikander, Sr.
April 30, 1923 - June 7, 2006
Resident of Berkeley, CA 83, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2006 in Berkeley, CA.
Born in Groton, CT, he was the son of Arvid Eric and Hilma Wikander.
Russ graduated from Berkeley High School, class of December 1941. Enlisting after graduation, he served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters during WWll aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter, Roger B. Taney.
Following the war, he married his high school sweetheart, Anna von Stietz. After attending the University of California, Berkeley, he worked many years in the building trades. He is survived by Anna, his beloved wife of 60 years.
His sister Astrid Wang of both Edina, MN, and Sun City, AZ, also survives him.
He was devoted to his four children and their spouses, Russell Eric and Maureen Wikander of Oakland, Mark and Hilma Jones of Lafayette, Bill and Jan Wikander of Walnut Creek, and Paul and Carrie Wikander of Fredericksburg, TX. Also surviving him are his 10 grandchildren, Mark, Erica, Nathan, Steven, Sara, Madeline, Caitlin, Linnea, Spencer and Jonas, and two great grandchildren, Brian and Vanessa.
A Celebration of Russ's life will be held Sunday, June 18, 2006 at 2 p.m. at their family home of 50 years in Berkeley.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions made to the Baltimore Maritime Museum, CGC Taney Fund, 802 Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231.
Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jun. 14 to Jun. 15, 2006.
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1923 - 2006 (83 jaar)