Russell E. Carlisle

1930 - 2021

BORN

1930

DIED

2021

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Russell Carlisle Obituary

Name: Memorial service for Russell E. Carlisle
Start: 2022-01-15T16:00:00.000Z
Location: All Saints Episcopal Church

Russell E. "Rusty" Carlisle rose to the light to march with the Lord on November 17, 2021 at his home in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. He was born in Indianapolis on December 21, 1930.

Rusty moved to Ft Lauderdale in 1944 with his family, the former Mayor Malcolm Carlisle, Swimming Hall of Fame Dame Dorothy Carlisle and his two brothers Jack and Terry. He graduated Salutatorian from Ft Lauderdale High School in 1949 having served as Editor of the Lauderdale-Hi Times, President of the Key Club, and a member of the National Honor Society.

He was also an All American swimmer holding records in the 100 and 200 yard freestyles, the 100 yard butterfly breaststroke and the 150 yard individual medley. Rusty continued his swimming successes at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor being a Collegiate All American Swimmer in 1951 and 1952.

Graduating from University of Michigan in 1953 with a BA in Political Science with Honors and Distinction in State and Local Government, Rusty married Janet Irene Luthringer at St Albans Church in Washington D.C. He received a scholarship to continued his education at George Washington University receiving his degree of Juris Doctor in 1955. His successes here included being President of Delta Phi Legal Fraternity and Book Review Editor of the George Washington Law Review.

After graduation Rusty received an appointment to the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island receiving his commission as Ensign, (Supply Corps) in March of 1956.

He then graduated first in his class from the United States Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Georgia before being stationed for 2 years at the U.S. Naval Station in Bermuda serving as Supply officer of Fleet Aircraft Service Squadron One Hundred Eleven.

It was February, 1959 when Russ and his family moved to Ft Lauderdale where he began his distinguished law practice. He served more than 50 years at the bar of Florida and more than 25 years in New Hampshire until his retirement in 2012.

Some of his numerous accomplishments include Board of Governors of the Florida Bar from 1969-2004, President of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Broward County Bar Association, Florida Legal Services, and Florida Bar Foundation Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.

One of his major achievements was winning the adoption of the IOLTA program in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the US Virgin Islands.

For his legal services Russ received many awards to include the American Bar Association Pro Bono Award, the Florida Bar Foundation Medal of Honor, the Legal Aid Service Advocacy award and in 2009 the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Award from the Supreme Court of Florida.

Russ is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Janet Carlisle (Luthringer) of Ft Lauderdale, and son David Carlisle, children Mesaghan and Patrick and granddaughter Shyanne; son Stephen Carlisle (Marilyn) children Nicholas and Spencer; son Jeffrey (Andrea) children Benjamin and Matthew, and son Christopher (Robyn) children Sean and Kaden; brother Terry Carlisle of San Rafael, CA and sister Sandra Jenks of Lake Worth, FL. His brother John C. Carlisle "Jack" predeceased him.

Memorial contributions may be made to Legal Aid Service of Broward County, 491 N State Road 7, Plantation FL 33317 or the Florida Bar Foundation, 875 Concourse Parkway #195, Maitland FL 32751.

A Memorial Service will be held on January 15, 2022 at 11:00am at All Saints Episcopal Church, 333 Tarpon Drive, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301. Internment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery,

1300 SE 10 Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301.

Arrangements entrusted to Baird-Case Jordan-Fannin Funeral Home.

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Jan. 2, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Carlisle

9 Entries

Michele Johnson Orlanis

July 30, 2024

I worked for Mr Carlisle as a legal secretary and it was my pleasure to do so. He was a brilliant attorney, but also a kind gentleman, in every sense of the word. May God Bless both him and his family
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Deborah FitzGerald

January 6, 2022

To Russ´s family and friends, It was with great sadness to learn of Russ´s passing. As a past president of the Broward Co Bar Association, I reflect on Russ´s many contributions to the legal community, both locally, statewide, and beyond, and how we all looked to him for advice and counsel over the years, which he gave so freely. Russ was the Broward Bar´s local treasure as he continued to inspire us throughout his long and distinguished legal career, including his unfailing commitment to the less fortunate in our society, advancing so many initiatives too numerous to count, all accomplished in his professional and easy going style. Russ´s enduring legacy to the legal profession is a testament to his many qualities, notably his brilliance, professionalism, and humility. He will be missed by all who knew him and those who did not but were the beneficiaries of his life´s work.

Burton Young

January 3, 2022

To: Russell´s Family,
I was deeply saddened and stunned this morning to learn of Russ´s passing.
Please accept my profound condolences.
I first met Russ in 1969 when he was elected to The Florida Bar Board of Governors. I was elected to the Presidency that year. He came to my office to congratulate me. During those "Bar years", we worked together very closely.
He did so many great things!
Along with Col. Norman Faulkner, they were able to bring the IOTA program to our State with brought with it many of thousands of dollars yearly to help the poor and needy Florida systems. It was called the IOTA program. Many of our other State´s in the Union followed our example and that resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars for the needy of our Land.
Russ, to me, was not only a treasured friend, he was my HERO.

Burton Young

barbara Miller

January 2, 2022

Jimmy and I want to express our sincere condolences. Russ was a special friend during our active Florida Bar days. He was a man of huge integrity and concern for others, and his leadership has left its mark in the community. We need more Russell Carlisles.

James C Holm

January 2, 2022

Please accept our most sincere condolences from the Holm family. We were next door neighbors from 1960 to 1970 in Plantation. We recall our times together with great fondness. The years pass so quickly. May Mr. Carlisle rest in peace. Jay (Jamie) Holm

Mel and Nicki Grossman

January 2, 2022

We join the family of this legal giant in mourning his loss. His gentle humor and vast knowledge and respect for the law will be his legacy. May his memory be a blessing and a comfort to his family and friends.

G Ware Cornell

January 2, 2022

Russell was the first to encourage me to practice law in Fort Laudedale, a decision I´ve never regretted. He was an outstanding lawyer, dedicated to service to our profession and the clients we serve. Rest In Peace, my friend.

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