Found peace surrounded by his family on Monday, May 4, 2026 at the age of 77. Loving husband for 42 years of the late Ann M. Sommer (nee Ueberfluss). Beloved father of Amy (Matt) Ettling, Andrea Sommer, and Anthony (Bethany) Sommer. Cherished grandfather of Franklin Sommer. Dear brother of Pat Sommer and Tom Sommer. Brother-in-law of Mary (the late Donald) Bishop and Richard (Sherry) Ueberfluss. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Memorial Visitation at THE FUNERAL HOME Friday, May 15, 2026 from 4PM-6PM Memorial Services at 6:00 P.M. Private inurnment Southern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 3275 S. Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207 414-483-2322

In lieu of flowers, memorials made in Russell's name to Meals On Wheels are appreciated.