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Russell Leland Shaw Jr. 65, of Duluth, passed away in his home on Tuesday November 26, 2024. He was born in Duluth to Russell and Judith Shaw Jr. on May 8, 1959, in Duluth. Russ graduated from Proctor High School and then entered the U.S. Navy. He married Debra Lipinski on May 8, 1982, in Long Beach, CA. Russ had previously worked in maintenance at the Duluth Clinic. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents Russell Shaw Sr. and Judith Shaw-Fisher, and his stepfather George “Bud” Fisher, a brother-in-law Mark Jenniges, and a nephew Nicho Jenniges.
He is survived by his wife Debra, children Tiffany (Glen) Lipinski, Brandi Shaw, and Heather Shaw, siblings Robert (Cindy) Shaw, Pat Shaw, Brian Shaw, Neal (Shelley) Fisher, Sawyer Shaw, Karri Shaw, Betsey Shaw and Christine (Hossein) Aliaghai, 7 grandchildren and one on the way, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 18, 2024, in Dougherty Funeral Home from Noon until the 1PM Memorial Service. 600 E. 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55805. 218-727-3555.
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