Gary Russell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gary Russell (Bloomfield, Iowa), born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 62, on October 17, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Russell to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert George and E. Irene Belzer Russell; and his siblings, Diane Russell and Robert Russell. He is survived by: his former wives, Mary Mincks and Virginia Perry; his wife Rosalee Russell; his children, Bill Russell (Amy) of Bloomfield, Joe Russell of Bloomfield, Amy Russell of Bloomfield, Rachel Snow (Alan) of Ottumwa and Shelby Ernst (Abiel Matuz) of Bloomfield; his grandchildren, Dalton Simmons, Leah Simmons, Jacob Pennington, Madison Russell, Alaya Flores, Charlotte Snow, Draven Snow, Henry Snow and Gabriel Matuz; his sisters, Carol Mertens (Paul Bly) of North Liberty and Kay Engle (Wayne) of Appleton, Wisconsin; and his sister-in-law Trish Russell of Albia, Iowa..

A memorial has been established to Blessings Soup Kitchen in Ottumwa.