Russell James Opelt Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell James Opelt of Neillsville, Wisconsin, who passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 57, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Opelt and Ruth Opelt (Burfeind); his brothers, Keith, Kevin and Glen; his brother-in-law Gary Fitzmaurice; and his mother-in-law Patricia Hagen.
He is survived by: his wife Jill Hagen; his children, Tony Opelt (Brianna) of Lewiston, MN, Kayla Harder (Joe) of Neillsville, WI and Chelsea Opelt of Neillsville; his grandchildren, Lenora Opelt and Henry Harder; his siblings, Steven Opelt (Pixie) of Neillsville, WI, Eugene Opelt (Carol) of Neillsville, WI, Gayle Opelt (Becky) of Grants Pass, OR, Alan Opelt, Darlene Zschernitz (Joel) and Rollin Opelt (Gail); his sisters-in-law, Sally Bird (Jim) of Neillsville, WI and Donna Opelt of Neillsville, WI; his stepmother-in-law Jesse Hagen (Loretta) of Neillsville; and his brothers-in-law, Tim Hagen (Tammy) of Neillsville, WI and Rick Hagen (Lisa) of Owings, MD..
