Obituary of Rolland Russell
Rolland "Russ" Russell
Formerly of Waukesha, passed away peacefully with his son, David,
by his side on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Meriter Hospital at the age of
88 years. Russ was born in Dubuque, Iowa on April 23, 1924, the
son of Rolland Sr. and Louise (nee Hess) Russell. He married Lois
(nee Bierie) on August 2, 1950. After the two were married, they
moved to West Allis and they later moved to Waukesha in 1962.
Throughout the next several years they moved to Pittsburg, PA;
Akron, OH and Los Angeles, CA. They eventually moved back to
Waukesha and made their permanent home there. Russ was a
dedicated member of the Knights of Columbus and was a former
Grand Knight and Faithful Navigator. He was also a proud veteran of
the United States Army and served during World War II. While in the
military, Russ was a part of the brave forces that liberated the
concentration camps in Germany. In his spare time, he enjoyed
woodworking and gardening. He was a longtime member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Waukesha. More than anything, Russ
enjoyed being with his family.
Russ will be dearly missed by his son, David (Betsy) Russell of Cross
Plains, WI; his granddaughter, Zoe Russell of Cross Plains, WI; his
brother-in-law, John (Barbara) Bierie of Indian Wells, CA; his nieces,
nephews, other relatives, and friends. Russ was preceded in death by
his parents; his son, Richard Russell in 1956; his sisters-in-law, Ruth
and Jane; and his brother-in-law, George.
A private family burial was previously held for Russ at Mt. Olivet
Cemetery in Milwaukee. A Memorial Mass for Rolland will be held at a
later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Russ's name may be directed to the
Alzheimer's Association at 6130 W. National Ave., Ste. 200,
Milwaukee, WI 53214 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 822 N. East
Ave., Waukesha, WI 53186.
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