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Russell IRELAND Obituary

IRELAND, Russell "Russ" age 76, passed away Aug. 26, 2023 in Apollo Beach, FL. Russ was so loved and is truly missed by his family and friends. He had wonderful memories growing up on the east side of St. Paul, MN and attending Johnson High School. In his career in purchasing, Russ made lifelong friendships. In 2019, it was time to leave the snow behind. Russ and wife, Diane, moved to a 55 plus community in Apollo Beach, FL where he loved visiting the beach, continuing his leather-crafting hobby and learning the intricacies of the resistance pool/"lazy river". We will always remember with love Russ's wonderful sense of humor, his kindness and his smiling and cheerful view of life. Memorial services will be in Minnesota.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 1, 2023.

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Joe murphy

October 2, 2023

I was a classmate with Russ,s brother Tom. The first day of high school I was accosted by two seniors and told to spit shine their shoes. I was about to refuse, Russ stepped in and told them to shine mine. Which they did. I had no further issues with anyone.

Joe Murphy

October 1, 2023

Fondly remember Russ, my sincere condolences to family and friends.

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