Background
Odegaard, Russell E. was born on July 5, 1932 in Minneapolis. Son of Leonard H. and Evangeline (Ellevold) Odegaard.
Odegaard, Russell E. was born on July 5, 1932 in Minneapolis. Son of Leonard H. and Evangeline (Ellevold) Odegaard.
Graduate, Brown Institute, 1954. Bachelor of Science in Education, Drake University, 1960. Master of Science in Education, Drake University, 1966.
Announcer, engineer, Station KLOH, Pipestone, Minnesota, 1954-1955; news director, Station KCBC, Des Moines, 1955-1960; instructor, television director, Station KDPS-television-FM, Des Moines, 1960-1972; manager, Station KDPS-television-FM, Des Moines, since 1972.
Promotion director Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, 1959. Served with United States Navy, 1950-1954. Member National Education Association, Iowa State Education Association, Des Moines Education Association Clubs: Comedy (Des Moines).
Lodges: Sons of Norway (social director 1984-1985, trustee 1985-1986).
Married Romayne Jane Odegaard. Children: Leonard H., Lawrence D., Leif A., Lorri R., Linda E., Lance R.