Russell Louis Mentlewski, Sr., "Pops" age 59, passed into the arms of his maker on August 31, 2012. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Arch and Mary Mentlewski. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Anne; daughter: Brittaney Mentlewski and partner Kyle Gandy; son: Rusty Mentlewski and wife Tracy; daughter: Cassie Broussard and husband Anthony; his treasured grandchildren: Aubrey, Lane, Jamie, Rylie, Cory and Kaylee; sister: Carolyn Yorek; brother: Charlie Mentlewski; sister: Brenda Nesbit and husband Brad, in addition to numerous nieces, nephews other family and friends that he loved and adored to the ends of the earth. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Rosary Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Earthman Resthaven. Russell's Celebration of Life will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 5th in the Chapel of Earthman Resthaven. Interment to follow in Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.