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Russell LaFrombois Obituary

LaFrombois, Jr., Russell

Russell LaFrombois Jr, 82, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly October 22, 2017. Born on October 7, 1935, in Green Bay, he is the son of the late Russell and Alice (Rasmussen) LaFrombois, Sr. He married the former Pauline Ann Mihm on November 19, 1955, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Green Bay. Russell served in the United States Army, in Korea from 1956 to 1957 and remained in the Reserves until 1960. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, School of Pharmacy in 1960. Russell was a Pharmacist in Green Bay for 50 years.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Ann; five children, Mark (Jill) LaFrombois of Green Bay, Deborah Mittelman of Peachtree City, GA, Russell III (Mary) of Whitefish Bay, WI, Andrew (Amy) LaFrombois of De Pere, WI, and Sarah (Kevin) Pethan of Green Bay, WI; sixteen grandchildren, Christopher (Megan), Jourdain, Michael, Rachel (John), Jacob, Samuel, Joshua, Nathan, Madeline, Matthew, Benjamin, Alexis (Lonnie), Kayla, Anthony, Nicholas, and Zachary; four great grandchildren, Rio, Kolby, Kylee, Henry James; sister and brother, Judy Mobasseri and Robert LaFrombois; sisters-in-law, Mary Tierney, Martha (James) Nejedlo; special friends, Robert Mannering, Gary and Patricia Davister, Jim and Kathy Denissen, and Bob and Gloria Scheriff; special neighbors, Andrew and Kay Bader, Phil and Kathy Hilgenberg; many other special friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and family members: Phyllis and Rollie Kornowske, Hooshang Mobasseri, Bill Tierney, Carol and Tom McIntyre.

Visitation at Malcore Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird St., Friday, October 27th, from 4 PM until 8 PM. Parish Wake service at the funeral home at 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue Saturday at St Bernard Catholic Church, 2040 Hillside Ln, from 9 AM until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with Rev. Mark Vander Steeg officiating. Full Military Honors to follow. Burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sue and the other nurses at St. Vincent's fourth floor and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy please direct donations to The Green Bay Salvation Army and/or The Northeast Wisconsin Veterans Treatment Court Foundation.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Oct. 25 to Oct. 27, 2017.

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Wayne and Marie Tonnon

October 26, 2017

We are so sorry for your loss Pauline and family!
Wayne and Marie Tonnon

Tim Linton

October 26, 2017

Our deepest sympathies Pauline and family in the passing of Russ. We have such wonderful memories of him over the years. His kindness touched our lives in many ways. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all,
Tim & Cindy Linton
Anna & Brandon Cheshire
Erik & Brooke and Cooper Linton
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Rene Moreau-Hoffmann

October 26, 2017

Thoughts and prayers go out to you Pauline and your family...You have all been special to us in Bay Settlement and to the Moreau's. Our sympathies...Such a great man. I so remember going to your home for confirmation classes..Our hearts go out to all of you...you have a great family..

Rene and the Moreau Family

Bree Decker

October 26, 2017

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Russ and Pauline when they would volunteer their time at the many secial events of The Salvation Army. Russ was such a genuine soul with such a kind heart. He was so devoted to helping our community as well. God speed Russ, I'll miss you. My deepest condolences to you Pauline and family.

Jim and Kathy Green

October 25, 2017

Pauline,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Time has passed but happy memories of our friendship remain in our hearts.

tim Madden

October 25, 2017

Mark, sorry to read of your Dad's passing.God bless him& you and your Family
JAY, & all the G.B.M.F.D. Retirees

ROGER PIONTEK

October 25, 2017

THINKING OF YOU IN THIS SAD TIME.

October 25, 2017

Love you dad! Sarah

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Oct

27

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Malcore Funeral Home and Crematory - East

701 North Baird Street, Green Bay, WI 54302

Oct

27

Wake

6:30 p.m.

Malcore Funeral Home and Crematory - East

701 North Baird Street, Green Bay, WI 54302

Oct

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Bernard Catholic Church

2040 Hillside Ln, WI

Oct

28

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St Bernard Catholic Church

2040 Hillside Ln, WI

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Malcore Funeral Home and Crematory - East

701 North Baird Street, Green Bay, WI 54302

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