Russel Andrews was born at Carrington on January 21, 1902 to E.S. and Sophie Westad Andrews. After completing school in Carrington, he attended North Dakota State before entering Marquette University School of Dentistry where he graduated in 1925.
In September 1925 he established a dental practice in Carrington and continued for fifty-six years.
On August 16, 1934 he and Florence Thune were married. Florence Thune of Redwood Falls, Minnesota had come to Carrington in 1926 to teach music.
Mrs. Andrews had graduated from Macalestor College in St. Paul. She has taught many young people both piano and organ. She has served as church organist for nearly fifty years. She lives in Carrington and continues with her music.
Both Dr. and Mrs. Andrews were active in the Masonic and Eastern Star. They were also active in community activities.
Dr. Andrews died October 15, 1981 and is buried at Carrington.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 16B