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I very much enjoyed my time with Russ and his family
Mike Mahoney
October 03, 2015


Sacramento, California
Passed away on August 18, 2015, at the age of 85. A native of Carmichael, Russ graduated from Sacramento High School and St. Mary's College of Moraga. Russ led Marines in combat during the Korean War as a Marine Corps officer. In 1968, Russ was president of the Sutter Club. Russ also served as...
Read MoreI very much enjoyed my time with Russ and his family
Mike Mahoney
October 03, 2015
He was a friend and trusted confidant I will miss hims he was more like family
Stephen Bowes
September 15, 2015 | Sacramento, CA
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful man. He was one of the kindest people I have ever met. He will be greatly missed.
Teri Girard
August 29, 2015 | Antelope, CA
Russ gave me my first job after moving to Sacramento. He and Lou Ann were two of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. The memories are many...and the love is deep! Love to all the children.
Jerry Hussar
August 26, 2015
Sorry to hear of his passing. He was my grandfather's cousin (Bob McDonell). Thought and prayers to his family.
Mandy Zumwalt
August 24, 2015 | Middleton, ID

Will always cherish the memories. Russ is one of the finest men I had ever the privilege to meet. Knowing Russ and Lou Ann are together again gives me great peace. Love to the Deterding Family, you are all in my heart and prayers.
Joe Pask
August 24, 2015 | Herald, CA

Peggy and Gracie, please know our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know your Father/Grandfather was a very special man in your lives and you will miss him so much; BUT, also know you both are very deep in your faith and strongly rely on Jesus to help you through your grief. May God bless you and keep you, may His countenance shine upon you and give you His peace. God bless and love you both. Christine and Jack Smith
Col (US Army ret) Jack and Christine Smith
August 23, 2015 | Elk Grove, CA
My Dearest "Fred"...I shall miss you on earth until we meet again in Heaven...Love Always & Forever, "Lucy" (AKA: Adele)
August 21, 2015
Russ touched so many lives. He so loved his family. We will miss him at 9:30 Sunday mass, but I believe that he will always be with us.
Pat Gossett
August 21, 2015 | Carmichael, CA