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1946
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2023
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Russell Fisk Obituary
April 16, 1946 - April 19, 2023
Russell passed away on April 19, three days after his 77th birthday, at Kaiser Hospital in South San Francisco. Russell was born in Winona, Minnesota to Russell [Boon] Fisk and Laura Belle Fisk. He was predeceased by his older brother Richard and sister Barbara Kroner. Russell attended Cotter High School in Winona.
Drafted into the US Army after high school, he served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. After his discharge, he moved to San Francisco, where he became a truck driver for various commercial industries. As an experienced driver, he drove for the State of California and later with the City and County of San Francisco Park and Recreation, and the Department of Public Works. While at DPW he was named Truck Driver of the Year and received an award from Mayor Feinstein.
Russell was a lifelong active athlete-playing basketball, running at the polo fields, skiing and in retirement riding his bicycle. He was a devoted sports fan who followed several teams, including the SF 49ers, Giants, Warriors, Minnesota Twins and Vikings.
He is survived by his brother Frederick B Fisk, nieces Shannon Chavez and Tracy Kroner, and nephews Michael Kroner and Scott Fisk, and long time friend Dorothy Chang. Russell will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Tom Dahl
April 28, 2025
Condolences to your family
Russ was always very pleasant and a good friend to me at DPW
Always a smile and a. hello!
Rest in Peace Russ
Sandra
July 18, 2023
I am reaching out to Russell´s family. My name is Sandra and I have been helping out my father clean out his now diseased wife,Susan´s belongings. I came across a Bronze Star given by the military to a Russell Fisk. After doing research I think I may have found the owner of the bronze star. I am sorry it may be a bit late, but I would like to give it to a family member. Please email me at [email protected]
Judy
May 9, 2023
Many good memories of Russ and Rich playing basketball, and our meals together. Good times in Daly City, Millbrae and the Russian River. He will be missed by all of my family. My deepest sympathy.
KELLY MCGRATH
May 7, 2023
Russ was a friend of my father, on the basketball court and off. I have many memories of shared laughter when Russ and his brother would visit our home. Fred, I am sorry for your loss.
Mike
May 4, 2023
Russ was a good man. I worked graveyard shift with Russ at DPW back in 1988. He showed me how to adjust the big broom on the back of the sweeper. Sorry for your loss.
Arthur Dahl
May 1, 2023
Russ was like My Brother from another Mother...So many Memories as our Careers parallel from the Days Driving for SF GG Park, DPW Street Repair and Street Cleaning. We belonged to a long standing Lunch Group that carried on until a few Years ago, The "Old Timers" the Guys that Got Stuff Done! Russ will be Missed! Rest in Peace Brother Russ....
Dennis English
May 1, 2023
I worked with Russ at DPW. A good guy. My prayers to his family. RIP
Dennis English
Judith Garvey
April 30, 2023
RIP to a national hero and devoted city employee. Thank you for your service. Sleep with the angels.
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