Savannah Russell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 22, 2012.

Russell, Savannah Svatma (Teddy) Age 63, of Mpls, grew up in Rondo. Passed January 17, 2012. Preceded in death by parents, Mary Savannah Nelson, Theodore Russell, and Arthur Nelson; and brother, Kenneth Cook. Played football at U of M, 1st degree blackbelt TaeKwonDo. Former employee of MTC, professional wrestler & UWF Champion "Savannah Jack," and pit boss at Mystic Lake. Survived by soulmate life partner of 21 years, Juli Grage; sons, Peyton & Kai Russell; grandchildren, Daesk & Rowan; sisters, Mrs. Portia Fowler & Svaha SriDhanyata. Service to be held on Monday, January 30 at 3 PM at Cremation Society of MN, 4343 Nicollet, Mpls. Memorials preferred to the family.

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February 18, 2012

JAMES TOOMBS

You were one of my favorites and you will never be forgotten. R.I.P. UWF TV CHAMP.

February 3, 2012

Brian Gordon

To the family I am sorry for your loss. Savannah was always a pleasure to see at Los Campeones gym in the years I worked there. I enjoyed listening to the stories of "the old days" and learned quite a bit from my conversations with him. They just don't make them like Savannah Jack anymore, he was truely one of the best and will be missed by many.

January 28, 2012

Eric N Harris

Savannah Jack-One of the best. Rest well sir.

January 27, 2012

1 of my best wrestler i use watch when he was in UWF a great warm guy who love the business & enjoy too watch on t.v & in person. U will be miss

January 25, 2012

Gina Taylor

Juli
words can not express the pain i feel you going through right now. His body is gone but he will live in you forever. You gave 110%. please know that im here for you, i miss seeing your smile, and i love you. you are never alone.

January 24, 2012

Camille Riley

Kai and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts and minds during this time. Love and Prayers to you.
Camille Riley, Silkscreen Productions, Chicago, IL.

January 24, 2012

Jonathan

Savannah was a great neighbor! I always enjoyed chatting with him on the sidewalk. If anything funny was happening on the block he had his eye on it. He was nice enough to take our son to a Twins game one time and we loved looking at his xmas lights in the window every year!

January 24, 2012

Lilly Lawrence

Dear Payton and Kia. So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing . You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers . Love , Lilly & Marc Lawrence

January 24, 2012

Westy

We will miss hollering hello across the street every day, and hearing Savannah's stories. He was a great neighbor to have around, and I wish there were more people like him. Take care, Juli, and don't be shy about coming over any time you need anything.

January 23, 2012

Mary Albert

Thinking about you Juli and keeping you close to my heart. You showed us all how to love and protect and "stand by your man". You and Savannah had something so special. Take care my friend. With love.

January 23, 2012

Kris Peltier

Juli - So incredibly sorry to know Savannah has passed. Your PV family is sending so much love your way! Savannah will be missed, he was always so friendly and i loved how he remebered me as the fishing girl and I loved how Rob and him hammed it up! Continued prayers being sent for you.

January 23, 2012

A. Ray Hawes

Dear Family of Teddy,

I was a teammate of Teddy's at the "U" during the sixties. He gave his all on the practice field and made us all better. May he rest in peace!

January 23, 2012

Juli-I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will truly miss Savannah's smiling face and kind words around the apartment complex.
May you find peace in this difficult time,
Leah Zabowski Apt 303

January 22, 2012

Jae White

I just came to visit you three months ago after the 13 years since i last saw you and those three months ago seems like it was just yesterday! I wish I could have spent more time with you, especially in my younger years growing up! I'll never forget the last day i got to see you and all the stories you had to tell me, you shade a few tears but you still kept that SMILE on your face. It was a grafeful unforgetable few hours i spent with you that day and now I'm wishing I could have seen you more often. I loved hearing the stories about my dad and my grandma! I just spoke to you about two weeks ago and now your gone but you will never be forgotten.........I will see you, grandma, grandpa, and my dad again one day!!! I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU SAVANNAH AND ALL OF YOU WILL ALWAYS WATCH OVER ME AND STAY CLOSE TO MY HEART........I LOVE YOU UNCLE, LORD REST YOUR SOUL, NO MORE PAIN LOVE ALWAYZ, NEPHEW

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