John “Russ” Russell, age 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. John shared his love of fishing with his late son Brett. His grandson’s football was a passion of his to watch and say “Hit somebody!” and his granddaughter’s dance recitals. John enjoyed go-karting anytime and anywhere!

John served in the United States Army being a Paratrooper during Vietnam. John was currently 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.

John 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 PM on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095). Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 31st from 4:00 PM until 5:45 PM. Interment will be Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Washington County Memorial Park with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Disabled American Veterans.
https://www.dav.org

A special thank you to ICU and ER staff at Froedtert of West Bend and the staff of Kathy Hospice.