MENOMONIE, Wis.—Russell (Russ) Lee Hunter, 64, of Menomonie, Wis., passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, after a year's long struggle with MS.
He was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Savanna, to Neal and Betty (Wilk) Hunter.
He grew up in Savanna and graduated from Savanna High School in 1975. Russ married Kathy Von Essen Aug. 27, 1976, in Savanna. Russ and family lived throughout Iowa and Wisconsin while Russ worked for Pamida Stores. Russ settled longest with his family in Dubuque, Iowa, where they owned a Ben Franklin Crafts store.
Russ had two children and six grandchildren. Russ enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Bella, fishing at his favorite lake and tinkering around the house. Russ always enjoyed a good laugh and his smile will be sorely missed.
Russ is survived by his wife; son and his wife; daughter and her husband; six grandchildren; mother and four siblings,two sisters and two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his father Neal and his cocker spaniels, Meggie and Lizzie.
In accordance with Russ' wishes, no services will be held, but he will be put to rest by scattering his ashes at his favorite lake.
Carroll County Mirror-Democrat (Mount Carroll, IL) - March 9, 2022
He was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Savanna, to Neal and Betty (Wilk) Hunter.
He grew up in Savanna and graduated from Savanna High School in 1975. Russ married Kathy Von Essen Aug. 27, 1976, in Savanna. Russ and family lived throughout Iowa and Wisconsin while Russ worked for Pamida Stores. Russ settled longest with his family in Dubuque, Iowa, where they owned a Ben Franklin Crafts store.
Russ had two children and six grandchildren. Russ enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Bella, fishing at his favorite lake and tinkering around the house. Russ always enjoyed a good laugh and his smile will be sorely missed.
Russ is survived by his wife; son and his wife; daughter and her husband; six grandchildren; mother and four siblings,two sisters and two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his father Neal and his cocker spaniels, Meggie and Lizzie.
In accordance with Russ' wishes, no services will be held, but he will be put to rest by scattering his ashes at his favorite lake.
Carroll County Mirror-Democrat (Mount Carroll, IL) - March 9, 2022
MENOMONIE, Wis.—Russell (Russ) Lee Hunter, 64, of Menomonie, Wis., passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, after a year's long struggle with MS.
He was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Savanna, to Neal and Betty (Wilk) Hunter.
He grew up in Savanna and graduated from Savanna High School in 1975. Russ married Kathy Von Essen Aug. 27, 1976, in Savanna. Russ and family lived throughout Iowa and Wisconsin while Russ worked for Pamida Stores. Russ settled longest with his family in Dubuque, Iowa, where they owned a Ben Franklin Crafts store.
Russ had two children and six grandchildren. Russ enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Bella, fishing at his favorite lake and tinkering around the house. Russ always enjoyed a good laugh and his smile will be sorely missed.
Russ is survived by his wife; son and his wife; daughter and her husband; six grandchildren; mother and four siblings,two sisters and two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his father Neal and his cocker spaniels, Meggie and Lizzie.
In accordance with Russ' wishes, no services will be held, but he will be put to rest by scattering his ashes at his favorite lake.
Carroll County Mirror-Democrat (Mount Carroll, IL) - March 9, 2022
He was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Savanna, to Neal and Betty (Wilk) Hunter.
He grew up in Savanna and graduated from Savanna High School in 1975. Russ married Kathy Von Essen Aug. 27, 1976, in Savanna. Russ and family lived throughout Iowa and Wisconsin while Russ worked for Pamida Stores. Russ settled longest with his family in Dubuque, Iowa, where they owned a Ben Franklin Crafts store.
Russ had two children and six grandchildren. Russ enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog, Bella, fishing at his favorite lake and tinkering around the house. Russ always enjoyed a good laugh and his smile will be sorely missed.
Russ is survived by his wife; son and his wife; daughter and her husband; six grandchildren; mother and four siblings,two sisters and two brothers.
He was preceded in death by his father Neal and his cocker spaniels, Meggie and Lizzie.
In accordance with Russ' wishes, no services will be held, but he will be put to rest by scattering his ashes at his favorite lake.
Carroll County Mirror-Democrat (Mount Carroll, IL) - March 9, 2022
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