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Russell Henry, 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 16, 1930 to Harry and Linda (Theede) Reinecke. He was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, and a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Russell was a US Army combat Veteran in the Korean War from 1951-53 with the 1st Calvary, 5th Regiment, Company G. He spent time in Japan during the occupation period of Japan. He received the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Medal, Japan Occupation Medal, Korean War Medal and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the American Legion Post 13, the National Korean Veterans Association, the 1st Cavalry Division Association, the New Mexico Korean Veterans Association Chapter #1, and the Minnesota Korean Veterans Association Chapter #1. He was also a member of the Edelweiss Rio Grande German American Club. Russell graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1949, where he lettered in ice hockey and the rifle team, and UNM in 1960. He had a 35 year career with APS, teaching at many schools, including Aztec, Arroyo del Oso, and S. Y. Jackson Elementary Schools. He loved teaching, and his enthusiasm for learning inspired generations of students. He was a member of the National Educators Association and the Wednesday & Thursday Teacher's Bowling League, and was president of the Teacher's Bowling League for over 50 years. Russell was a world traveler, both in the North and South Hemispheres. He had a gift for languages, and loved talking to people who know Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and even a little Hawaiian. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and bowling, and he took pleasure in going out to eat and socializing with his many friends. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at French Lomas Chapel, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE. The service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be next to his mother in Freeborn, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans Dept. of NM, P.O. Box 3907 Station D, Albuquerque, NM 87190-3907 or to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guestbook for Russell at: www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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