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Russ was born on June 18, 1961, in Waukesha, the son of Andrew and Gail (Mannikko) Pucek.
Russ proudly served in the United States Airforce from 1981 to 1985. He worked construction for Erv Ostrowski for many years and bartended at Club 49, which his parents owned and operated for 25 years. Russ's whole life revolved around the military, as he was devoted to the Elderon Memorial Post #8068, VFW. His favorite time was spent with his nieces and nephews.
Russ is survived by his father, Andy Pucek of Galloway; sister, Victoria (Charlie) Meronk of Galloway; nieces and nephews, Justin (Jodi) Meronk of Galloway, Matthew (Lauri) Meronk of Antigo, Heather (Jon) Berg of Scandinavia and Zachary (Katie) Meronk of Galloway; 10 great nieces and nephews, as well as other family and friends.
Russ was preceded in death by his mother, Gail and brother, Scott Pucek.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 NOON on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway. Rev. Augustine Bentil will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with military honors conducted by the Elderon Memorial Post #8068, VFW. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, from 10 AM until the time of Mass at church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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