May 23, 2022 – West Bend, WI – John “Russ” Russell, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.
He was born on January 4, 1944, to Daniel and Mary (nee Hassett) Russell. John’s first love was to spend time with his family. He shared of love of fishing with his late son Brett. His grandson’s football was a passion of his to watch and say “Hit somebody!” as well as his granddaughter’s dance recitals. John enjoyed go-karting anytime and anywhere!
John served in the United States Army being a Paratrooper during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post #486 of Jackson.
John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda (nee Kohnke); daughter, Chrissy (Todd) Herbst; grandchildren; Brandon and Kenzie Herbst; mother-in-law, Marge Wuolle; siblings-in-law; Kathleen (Ron) Olenchek, Frank Foster, Rick (Stacy) Wuolle; special niece, Kelly (Dean) Kovnesky; great-nephews Collin and Cole Kovnesky. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his 2 sons, Brian and Brett, his parents, brother Jim Russell and his uncle Art Russell.
A Funeral Service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel, 1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 31 from 4:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. Interment will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Washington County Memorial Park with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Disabled American Veterans
https://www.dav.org/
Oh Linda, I just now saw this. I am so very very sorry… I love you! I will miss Russ’s hilarious sense of humor, his infectious laughter, his quick smile & that little bit of a devious nature he always had when planningkto play a joke on a family member!!
Please know I’m praying for you and your whole family, especially Chrissy & Brandon.
His last hug will be ~forever~ cherished by me.
I will text you.
Love, Connie Demler