Russell Scott Levander, age 69, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Friends may call after 10 am on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Russell was born September 01, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to Cecil F and Ruth M (Schweiger) Levander.
Russell served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He loved tigers, and worked as a caretaker for tigers in Chicago for many years.
He is survived by: One son: Sean Levander of Gurnee, Illinois; three sisters: Patricia Mesko of Friendship, Wisconsin, Ruth Smith of Irmo, SC and Sandra (William) Klinge of Chicago, IL; six nieces and two nephews, other relatives and friends. Russell was preceded in death by: his parents; two sisters, Barbara Dolan and Pamela; and one brother, Wayne Levander.
Im so conflicted. He put as much into my life as he could. This is not about me. Thank you though. This is about a war hero. I never knew this. Not that it makes a difference. I loved and feared my dad. He, tryed so hard for me. Im all over the place with him. OMG! I cant believe my father is dead. He was gone for so long. He loved Anita Baker. He would sit in my room and listen to my music tapes. He loved Star Trek. Fish Keg. I have so meny memories. I want to share. I could go on. And on. I will miss him so much more now after he vanished 4 plus year’s ago. I cant stop crying. He and I were best friends for a long time. He bent over backwards for me.
My Dear Son Shawn,
You have shown me how to conquer adversity by your actions. You have been a constant evolving human being and I love you forever!♡♡ Mom
Sean,
My thoughts out to you and your family. I love working with you at the Home Depot and can say that your family raised a very kind, hard working, and funny man. Take care and look forward to working with you again this coming summer.
Regards, John