Richard Russell

Richard Milton Russell, 67, of Marquette died Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Gundersen Health in La Crosse, WI. Services will be held at a later date.

Richard was born August 13, 1953 to Milton and Ethel (Haerer) Russell in Waukon. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1971.

Richard was united in marriage with Renee Cummings February 19, 1972 at East Paint Creek Synod Church, Waterville. Three children were born to this union. Richard was employed at 3M in Prairie du Chien, WI for over 30 years. In his spare time, Richard enjoyed league softball, golfing, watching the Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes, playing cards, browsing flea markets, and reading newspapers and magazines. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving Richard are his wife, Renee Russell of Marquette; his children, Ronald Russell of West St. Paul, MN, Richard Russell, Jr. of Madison, WI and Robert Russell of Aberdeen, SD; five grandchildren; eight siblings, Gary Russell of Hiawatha, Roger Russell of Waukon, Diane (Steve) McDonough of Mason City, Julie Gericke of Waukon, Linda Miller of Nevada, Bonnie (Kevin Dundee) Russell of Luana, Sue Easton of Waukon and Vicky Easton of Waukon; many nieces and nephews; and several  great-nieces and great-nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Edward Easton; two brothers, Randy Russell and Dean Russell; and one sister-in-law, Barbara Russell.

Thornburg-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Services of McGregor is assisting the family with arrangements.