Burnes W. Russell

Burnes William Russell, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home in Madison. Burnes was born on July 1, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan the son of the now late Thomas and Virginia (Van Gorden) Russell. Burnes graduated from Kenowa Hills High School with the class of 1968. He then moved to Green Bay where he worked for Montgomery Wards gas station. He also worked for Woodman's Food Market where he worked as a bagger and also worked in the maintenance department. He loved his family and cherished the times spent together. Burnes was a huge Milwaukee Brewers fan, enjoying this magic of this season but is now watching it in Heaven with Bob Eucker. He loved his beer. Burnes is survived by his sister and brother-in-law: Debra and George Walton, his nephews: Terry (Lucinda) Van Stee, Devon and Dylan Matyshak, Antonio Zawadzki, his nieces: Amyia Zawadzki and Felicia Zawadzki, Virginia (Edgard) Bruning He was preceded in death by one brother: Tom Russell and a nephew: Alan Zawadzki. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Hamlet Creek 3562 Finger Road. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Becky Schommer officiating.