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Floyd Russell “Russ” Masters

Birth	:	8 Oct 1931 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	26 Sep 2012 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0628014, -100.7517014
Description	:	Russell Masters Oct 8, 1931-Sept 26, 2012 Floyd Russell "Russ" Masters, 80, lifelong North Platte resident and newspaperman, succumbed to cancer Sept. 26, 2012, at his home. Russ was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in North Platte, to Chester and Mabel Masters. After attending North Platte schools he graduated from NPHS in 1949. He served in Germany for the U.S. Army from 1952-54 and returned to his job at the North Platte Telegraph Bulletin. Russ was the sports editor and later the circulation manager until 1978. Russ coached numerous boys' basketball and baseball teams. Boys and girls of all ages in North... Read More	Russell Masters Oct 8, 1931-Sept 26, 2012 Floyd Russell "Russ" Masters, 80, lifelong North Platte resident and newspaperman, succumbed to cancer Sept. 26, 2012, at his home. Russ was born on Oct. 8, 1931, in North Platte, to Chester and Mabel Masters. After attending North Platte schools he graduated from NPHS in 1949. He served in Germany for the U.S. Army from 1952-54 and returned to his job at the North Platte Telegraph Bulletin. Russ was the sports editor and later the circulation manager until 1978. Russ coached numerous boys' basketball and baseball teams. Boys and girls of all ages in North Platte remember Russ as a mentor from their days on his teams or as newspaper deliverers for the Telegraph. He was responsible for hundreds of boys and girls establishing their first checking accounts and was also instrumental in the establishment of t-ball in North Platte. Russ married Norma Jean Lewandowski on July 10, 1952. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. They owned Sutherland Courier-Times from 1978-95. Russ was the publisher, editor, photographer and janitor. Russ was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, serving many roles including chairman of the first Holy Spirit Church Council. He was the Exalted Ruler of the North Platte Elks Lodge during the '70s. He was also a member of the American Legion and Knights of Columbus and past president of the Sutherland Chamber of Commerce. Loving survivors include his wife, Norma Jean; two sons, Jerry (Amy), of Parker, Colo., Mark (Kathy), of Waukee, Iowa; one daughter, Jeanne Masters, of Carrollton, Texas; a brother, Evert (Elisabeth); six grandchildren, Jeff Masters, Emily Masters, Joey Masters, Amber (Chris) Zimmerman, Alysia Masters and Abby Masters; and one great-grandson, Cameron Zimmerman. He is preceded in death by his parents; two stepfathers; daughter, Susan; son, Timothy; and his sister, Betty Uebel. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. North Platte Telegraph September 28, 2012 Russell Masters, 80, of North Platte, died Sept. 26, 2012, at his home. Services are pending at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Published in North Platte Telegraph from September 27

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Floyd Russell “Russ” Masters's memorial is located at: Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte, Lincoln County, USA.
When did Floyd Russell “Russ” Masters death?
Floyd Russell “Russ” Masters death on 26 Sep 2012 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0628014
Longitude: -100.7517014

Family Members:

Parent

Chester Cyrus Masters

(1903 - 1949)

Mabel Sophia Mang Borron

(1906 - 1984)

Siblings

Betty Arlene Masters Uebel

(1930 - 1982)

Children

Susan Marie Masters

(1956 - 1957)

Timothy John Masters

(1961 - 1961)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0628014, -100.7517014

2. Saint Patrick Cemetery
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0908012, -100.7827988

3. Episcopal Church of Our Savior Columbarium
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369000, -100.7650000

4. Miriam Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0135994, -100.6580963

5. North Platte Cemetery
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1481018, -100.7705994

6. Platte Valley Cemetery
North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627700, -100.8867700

7. Maranatha Bible Camp Cemetery
Maxwell, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0608400, -100.5617400

8. Plainview Cemetery
Maxwell, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0318985, -100.5466995

9. Trinity Cemetery
Hershey, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0911000, -100.9636000

10. McCullough Cemetery
Maxwell, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0694008, -100.5243988

11. Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Maxwell, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0252991, -100.5252991

12. Nowell Burial Site
Hershey, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1262500, -100.9970900

13. Good Hope Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2635994, -100.8114014

14. McNeel Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2261009, -100.9293976

15. Lamont Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1206017, -101.0689011

16. Lutheran Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8143997, -100.7386017

17. Riverside Cemetery
Hershey, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1775017, -101.0492020

18. Sykes Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9510994, -101.0768967

19. Conroys Grave
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9872850, -100.3990750

20. Brady Cemetery
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0360985, -100.3747025

21. Dickens Cemetery
Dickens, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8302994, -100.9813995

22. Old Sutherland Cemetery
Sutherland, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1634000, -101.1185000

23. Sutherland Riverview Cemetery
Sutherland, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1357994, -101.1355972

24. Wellfleet Cemetery
Wellfleet, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -100.7253036