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Russel Guest Obituary
He was a passionate youth hockey coach and a loyal friend.
Russ was preceded in death by his younger brother, Robert, and is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Debra; father, John (Vivian); mother, Judie Carlson (Richard); sisters, Rene' Maas and Rochelle Bayers; nieces and nephews, Alex, Abby, Brendan (Lexi), great-nephew, Tristan, and Angie — who was his beloved hospice nurse in his last days.
It's impossible to sum up a life in a few paragraphs, especially somebody like Russ Guest. He was a wonderful bundle of contradictions; the tough guy with the soft heart, the tireless worker who still made time for others, the coach who could speak volumes with only a raised eyebrow. He was a fierce friend who touched the lives of a lot of people during his short time on this earth. He will be missed greatly.
Join friends and family remembering Russ on Thursday, June 23, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Rochester at 2054 Century Hills Dr NE, 55906. As Russ would have it, dress is casual and dinner will be served.
In lieu of flowers, Russ wanted to support a scholarship fund for kids who can't afford to play hockey. Donations may be made to the Russ Guest Memorial Scholarship Fund, care of Bloomington Youth Hockey - PO Box 3454, Bloomington, IL 61702 or online at www.gofundme.com/2ae5zyk.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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john schweers
June 26, 2016
RIP Russ. thanks for all of your efforts coaching so many of our youth in the hockey community. You will be missed. Tough guy and soft heart describes Russ nicely. Again, RIP Russ.
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Tim Chafos
June 22, 2016
"Tough guy with a soft heart" is just right. I can hear his voice now. It's way too early and Russ will be missed. Sympathy to his wife and family. Tim Chafos (Elementary, Junior High, and High School classmate, teammate, and friend)
Peter Blum
June 22, 2016
Goodbye Russ - RIP
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