Paul Edward Russell, 77, passed away on Monday March 19, 2018 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL.
He was born on March 2, 1941 in Beardstown, IL , the son of the late Paul and Goldie (Osar) Russell.
He married Donna Reed on December 30, 1983 in Bloomington, IL. She preceded him in death on August 1, 2004.
Inducted into the Woodruff High School Sports Hall of Fame as well as the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
Paul is survived by seven children JoAnn (Scott) Homann of Peoria, Tammy (Scott) Cowan of Peoria, Tom (Michele) Russell of German Town Hills, Mike (Sheila) Russell of Highland, Tina (Jon) Russell of St. Peters, MO, Tricia (Tom) Braun of Washington, Michele (Steve) Russell of St. Jacob; eighteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, 1 granddaughter, 1 great granddaughter and 2 great grandsons.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at noon on Friday March 23, 2018 at Lake View Funeral Home in Fairview Heights, IL.
Burial will follow at Lake View Memorial Gardens in Fairview Heights, IL.
Memorials may be directed to Charities of your choice.
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