Charles "Chalky" Russell, Sr., of Crandon, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Crandon Nursing Home. He was 81 years old. He was born on July 18, 1929 in Kodak, KY a son of the late Taylor and Ameila (Chaney) Russell. He married Alice Johnson. She survives.
He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
In addition to his wife survivors include a son, Charles (Jackie) Russell, Jr. of Summit Lake; 3 daughters, Marilynn (Robert) Dalton of Green Bay, Susan (Randy) Kerr of Crandon and Phyllis Jayne (Michael) Meyer of Rhinelander; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a special niece, Peggy Weber of Crandon.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Burial will take place at Argonne Cemetery on Friday, July 22, at 12 p.m.
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2009 Christmas
Dad at one of get togethers.
May you rest in peace Uncle Chalkie....I will always remember your smile.....
i will miss you dad. i miss seeing you everyday i love you very much and allways will.rest in peace
Grampa all the people of the family will miss u an u will always be with us. :'(
grandpa we will all miss u and always hold u in are hearts love you
Dad you will be really missed alot. Love you very much.
Lynn
Chalky came to my desk everyday to have a chat. Will miss those chats.
Dad you will miss a lot. We love you!
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