Passed away peacefully at home August 2, 2020 surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy, daughter Tabatha (Gary) Robbins , son Jonathan (Karissa) Higgins, Grandsons, Kyle, Donald, Jordan and Landon, Brothers, Rich (Nancy ) and Rob Higgins, nephews, Terry, Tim, Russell and Jason, Uncle, John Jacobson, Aunt, Evelyn (Minnie) Radke, and his extended family and friends.
After working for Honeywell for 35 years, he retired in 2012. He took a year off and then found his dream job as a groundskeeper at Bunker Hills Golf Course. His specialty was cutting greens.
He loved fishing, hunting, golfing, riding motorcycles (including many trips to Sturgis), and watching Nascar. He enjoyed classic country music, dancing, and karaoke. He thoroughly enjoyed every moment with family and friends where laughter was sure to be heard. Everyone loved Russ’s infectious laugh.
Visitation will be on August 18, from 4-7 pm, with Memorial Service at 6:30 pm at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW, Coon Rapids.
Due to Covid, seating in the chapel will be limited during the service. For those unable to be present inside for the service you will be able to hear a broadcast of the service in the parking lot over your car radio. There will also be a facebook livestream available on the Gearhart Funeral Home Facebook page.
A separate “Celebration of Life” will be held at Scoops Pub in Coon Rapids on October 18th 2020. Details to follow at a later date.
Memorials preferred to the family in lieu of flowers.
