Wood County locals remember engineer who died in the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy
Rachel Thompson
Rachel Thompson
Reporter · Toledo, OH
Rachel Thompson is a dedicated community reporter with a focus on neighborhood initiatives and local events. She graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and spent several years with the Detroit News before returning to her hometown of Toledo. Rachel is deeply invested in the community and enjoys telling stories that highlight local heroes and grassroots movements.
More from Rachel →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 2:51 AM · 1 min read
Russell Haskell was a second engineer aboard the ship when it sank in 1975. More than 50 years later, his former home and a local cemetery still hold reminders.