Russell Douglas Ross

MADISON/POYNETTE – Russell Douglas Ross, age 75, of Madison, WI, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2022, at Columbia County Health Care Center in Wyocena, WI.

Russell was born on August 15, 1946, in Portage, WI, the son of John and Emily (Freiberg) Ross.  He worked for many restaurants as a chef and was also very involved in the Wisconsin High School Rodeo.  Russell was a member of the United States Air Force for 4 years.

He is survived by his children, Shan (Becky) Breneman, Justin (Kim) Ross, Jamie (Abdallah) Lababidi, Jeremy Ross, and Katie Ross-McGinnis; 11 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis McDaniels and Joan Squires; other near relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Teri Dube.  

A Private Memorial Service will be held at Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Poynette, WI, with Rev. Paul Strickert officiating. Inurnment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Poynette.

The family would like to thank the staff at Columbia County Health Care Center for their care and support.

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.