Hillsboro, ND – Russell Hjelle, 68, of Hillsboro, ND, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Sanford Hospital, Hillsboro, ND with Jordan at his side.
Russell Glen Hjelle was born July 14, 1956 in Greenbush, the son of James and Betty Hjelle. Russell attended Marshall County Central Schools in Newfolden, and graduated in 1974.
Russell’s trucking career then lead him to Fargo, North Dakota where he spent a number of years on the road. It was in Fargo that he met his former wife, and celebrated the birth of his son, Jordan. In 1993, the family moved to Hillsboro, ND after the purchase of the Sport Bar. He loved spending time with his patrons and holding events at the bar.
Russell had a passion for all things cars, snowmobiles, and racing. You would find him and his son riding snowmobile in the winter and attending every near-by dirt race track in the summer. During the school year, you would find Russell at all of his son’s sports, school, and church events. He never missed one.
He is survived in death by his son, Jordan (Kaci) Hjelle; three grandsons, Elias, Isaiah, and Jonah; and his siblings, Wayne (Tracy) Hjelle, Sherry (Dale) Warne, and Dean Hjelle.
Russell is preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty Hjelle.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with the Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Russell Hjelle at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Westaker Free Lutheran Church in Newfolden, with Pastor Kevin Hall officiating. Burial will be at Westaker Cemetery.
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Russell Hjelle, 68
