Russell is survived by his wife, Beverly Pointkowski; son, Stephen Pointkowski; daughter-in-law, April Rose; two granddaughters, Olivia and Alexis; and daughter, Robin Lion.
A Graveside Service for Russell will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Belmont Memorial Park, 201 North Teilman Avenue, Fresno, California 93706.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Russell's memory may be made to Animal Rescue of Fresno (ARF), 4545 East Dakota Avenue, Fresno, California 93726, arf-fresno.com; or Valley Animal Center, 3934 North Hayston Avenue, Fresno, California 93726, valleyanimal.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.boicefuneralhome.com for the Pointkowski family.