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Gordon Russel Obituary
Born: June 18, 1946
Died: February 17, 2025
Gordon "Gordy" Russel, 78, of Woodstock, passed away Friday, February 17, 2025, at his home in Woodstock.
He was born on June 18, 1946, in Woodstock, to Wilbert and Helen (Parker) Russel. He married Ella Pratt on January 26, 1974.
He worked in the asphalt business for many years until starting his own company in 1977, Russel Paving and Sealing. He had many customers and friends that used his expertise in and around Woodstock for paving. He loved to travel, especially to warm places where he would wear his colorful shorts and soak in the sun, which he loved to be in. He was a member of the United States Navy in the Seabees, the construction division of the Navy. He greatest love was his family, as a father and grandfather he was loved and cherished by all.
Gordy is survived by his wife, Ella; a son, Todd (Jessica) Russel; three daughters, Carrie Russel, Haley (Mark) Wisner and Carly (Tom) Macias; a sister, Judy (Jerre) French; also, 12 adored grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Barb Tindall; a niece, Wendy French; and a nephew, Kyle Pratt.
The celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 1 at the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N Seminary Ave. Woodstock, IL from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a prayer service and Navy military honors at 4:30 pm.
In lieu of follows, donations in Gordon's name can be made to Helping Paws Animal Shelter or Amvets.
For information contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, at 815-338-1710 or visit www.slmcfh.com.
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Marilyn Anderson
February 28, 2025
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Ella and your family. I send the same wishes that Rasc
did for our classmate
Class of 1964,
Delbert Disch
February 28, 2025
Condolences. Gordy was a great friend.
Robert (Rasc) Menzimer
February 26, 2025
Deepest condolences to Gordy's family. Among the increasing losses in our 1964 WCHS community, I believe this one hits particularly hard for many of us. We knew we couldn't have forever with Gordy when we saw him at our last class reunion, but there he was, as determined and authentic as ever. We will miss you, Gordy, and there will surely be many a glass raised in your memory and in your honor when those of us on hand to celebrate our 80th birthdays gather once again at the Country Club in Woodstock in September.
Phyllis Feldt
February 25, 2025
Sorry for your loss Ella, my prayers are with you and your family. Phyllis Feldt
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