Russ, 84, of Waconia, passed away on May 3rd. He was preceded in death by sister Jo Lyn, grandson Zach, great grandson Ezra. He is survived by his wife Liz, daughters Kelly (Tom) and Julie (Corey), son Christopher (Emily), seven wonderful grandkids, Sam, Lillie, Isabel, Seth, Ava, Lucy, Danny, great grandson Don'Tae, and siblings Allen, Eloise and Dean. He loved being a family physician, enjoyed his golf game with his buddies, fishing trips to Canada, traveling to Central America for mission trips and vacationing in Florida. He was a proud member of the Waconia Lions, Faith Lutheran Church and Island View Golf Club. A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 11th at Faith Lutheran Church, 800 Waconia Parkway. In lieu of a visitation, a photo slideshow will precede the service. If you so choose, memorials are appreciated to Faith Lutheran Church or Ridgeview Medical Foundation, 500 South Maple St., Waconia, MN 55387.