Obit: Rougeux, Russell S. (1959- 2023)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rougeux, Hemphill, Day, Kunze, Smith

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Abbotsford, Clark Co., WI) 2/22/2023

Rougeux, Russell S. (25 April 1959 – 20 February 2023) With Flag

Russell S. Rougeux, age 63, of Unity, passed away on February 20, 2023.

Russell was born April 25, 1959, the son of Sheridan and Shirley (Hemphill) Rougeux in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Clearfield Pennsylvania High School in 1978 and served in the Army 1978-1982. He was united in marriage to Denise Day on July 21, 1984. He then graduated in 1986 from Gannon University in Erie Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Russell was a Medical Physician’s Assistant at the Marshfield Clinic for 37 years until his retirement in 2021. Russell loved rock music and was always the life of the party. He was very social, giving and helpful. He had a dedicated love for his grandchildren.

Russell is survived by his wife, Denise; two sons, Randy Rougeux of Plover, Brian (Angie) Rougeux of Edgar, one daughter, Brenda (Andy) Kunze of Spencer. Four grandchildren: Josh, Haley, Sabrina and Matthew. He is further survived by a sister, Virginia (Bill) Smith of Conneaut, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents as well as one sister, Theresa Rougeux.

A Celebratory Gathering will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Military Honors will provided by the Colby VFW Post #2227 at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to be made to the American Heart Association.

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