Russell Richard Muegge

1948 - 2025

Russell Richard Muegge, 76, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at the Montrose Healthcare Center in Montrose, Iowa at 2:20 p.m.

Russell was born Feb. 28, 1948, the son of Floyd and Dorothy (Hess) Muegge in Keokuk. He attended Hamilton High School graduating in 1967. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Massey at the First Christian Church in Hamilton in 1972. She survives. Russell had worked for Heat-I-Later, Conagra and the Nauvoo Cheese Factory and had owned and operated Muegge Salvage Yard for 28 years. He enjoyed gardening and his Shih Tzu dogs.

Russell is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Montrose; children, Tausha Higgins, of Coralville, Iowa and Ryan (Courtney) Muegge of Blandinsville, Illinois; granddaughter, Emmilynn Muegge; a sister, Velma (Bob) Fondereli of Cherry, Illinois and Floyd (Elane) Muegge of Quincy.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Harold "Pete", Wayne and Jerry Muegge; and a nephew, Michael Fondereli.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Printy Funeral Home in Hamilton at noon. Family will meet friends from 10 a.m. until time of services at noon at the funeral home in Hamilton. Memorials may be directed to Hearts of Hancock Humane Society or any no kill shelter in Lee or Hancock Counties. Printy Funeral Home of Hamilton is in charge of arrangements.