Larry L. Russell, 77, of Lake Summerset died Tuesday February 14, 2012 at his home. Born November 29, 1934 in Decatur he was the son of Harold and Helen (Hoffein) Russell. On July 16, 1960 he and Joan Nast were united in marriage, she preceded him in death on March 16, 2000. Larry was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Air Reserve. For 38yrs he worked for Ragner-Benson Construction. He was a member of the Foresters and Durand American Legion Post 676. He enjoyed genealogy and was an avid traveler. Surviving are his children Michael (Sarah) Russell of Davis, Linda (Donald) Bryant of Des Moines, IA, Randall Russell of Rockford; 3 grandchildren Samantha Henderson of Austin, TX, Miranda and Evan Russell of Davis; one brother Robert Russell of Decatur; sister Diane (Jim) Sommer of Lakeland, FL; mother-in-law Norma Nast of Freeport; special friend Barb Afflerbaugh of Davis; nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents, wife and one brother Jack.