Paul Isaac Russell, age 91, of Fennimore formerly of Boscobel, passed away to his Eternal Home on Thursday June 24, 2021 at Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing in Fennimore. He was the youngest son born December 6, 1929 to Joe and Julia (Peaslee) Russell in Woodman Township. He farmed with his parents until June of 1951 when he was drafted into the Army. He spent one year in the States and then nine months in Japan. Paul was honorably discharged in June of 1953.
On March 30, 1954 he married the Love of his Life, Harriet Swenson in Lancaster, WI. They were blessed with seven children; Barbara, Beverly, Benjamin, Betty, Bill, Bonnie, and Briant.
They farmed in Anderson Mills (Woodman) for eight years before purchasing the Swenson Family farm in Homer. They lived there until 1996 when they purchased a home in Fennimore and retired. Paul and Harriet were very involved with their church, Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Fennimore where they were Charter members.
After his retirement, Paul worked at the Boscobel Cemetery, Fennimore Cemetery and was on the board for the Homer Cemetery. He and Harriet read meters in Castle Rock and Hickory Grove for a number of years. They also worked recycling for Hickory Grove in Homer. Paul and Harriet moved to Sunset Fields 10 years ago and enjoyed many hours of fun and friendship there.
Paul is survived by his six children; Barbara (David) Thyren of Boscobel, Beverly (Ed) DeLapp of Pineville, MO, Betty (Tom) Howes of Amery, Bill Russell of Fennimore, Bonnie (Tony) Malven of Cresco, IA and Briant (Marcia) Russell of Boscobel. He leaves 20 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, his brother Byron Russell of Viroqua, and brother-in-law Leonard Swenson, and many nieces and nephews.
Paul was welcomed into Heaven by his wife Harriet, son Benjamin, great-granddaughter Adelynn, his parents, brothers, sisters, and brothers and sisters-in-laws.
A memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday July 10, 2021 at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Fennimore with burial to follow in the Homer Cemetery in Hickory Grove Township, Grant County, WI. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church on Saturday morning. Per Paul’s request, he wants “No flowers or frills”. Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International or the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in loving memory of Paul Russell. The Larson Family Funeral Home is assisting the family.