Patrick A. Russell

1959 - 2023

Patrick A. Russell passed away suddenly on Friday March 3, 2023, at 64 years of age, in St. Paul Minnesota. Patrick "Pat" Auther Russell was born on February 5, 1959, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to William H and Rose M Russell. Pat graduated from Mt Clemens High School in 1977 where he was an accomplished athlete while earning the rare three years of varsity letters in both football and baseball. Pat relocated to Minnesota in 1979 to pursue his career. After his relocation to the Twin Cities area Pat became an avid outdoors man enjoying snowmobiling and fishing. Pat played at a very high level of softball on a team that included several Minnesota Viking players in the early 1980's. Pat was also an accomplished Racquetball player and instructor as a state-ranked tournament player for several years. Pat was predeceased by his parents, and he is survived by his children, Jody (Andrew) Heilman and Nic Russell. As well as his grandchildren, Henry and Katelyn Heilman all of Minnesota. Pat is also survived by his very special friend of 6 years, Elizabeth Sweet, and her three adult children, Kathryn Coleman, Roxanne Johnson and Curtis Johnson also from St. Paul Minnesota, his siblings, William H. (Bonnie) Russell of Harrison, Michigan, Susan G. (Gerard, Deceased) Duynslager of Clinton Township, Michigan and Edmund C. Russell of Harrison Township, MIchigan. Pat is also survived by 2 nephews and 7 nieces. As an organ doner, Patrick will be able to bring hope to someone else. A memorial will be scheduled for a later date.