Russell H. Schrank

Print this page E-mail this article Russell H. Schrank age 66 of Oshkosh, died at his home after a five year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) on Saturday, January 31, 2009. He was born on June 23, 1942 to Ferdinand and Doris (Turner) Schrank. On May 29, 1976 he married Judy Meilahn.

A dedicated tax accountant, Russell worked out of his home; this allowed him to be where it was most important to him, with his family. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was trustworthy, joyful and giving. Russell put other's needs before his own. He was an active member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. He served his country as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army. Russell loved to cook and was always up for a good time; when it came to entertaining he was, "The Grill Guy."

Surviving Russell is: his wife, Judy; daughter, Jessica Lynn (Christopher J.) Guetzkow; grandsons, Brendon R. and Jacob R.; mother-in-law, Carole Meilahn; siblings: Allyn (Karen), Richard (Billie), Keith (Sharon), Janice, Cheryl (Jim) LaFontaine, and Donna (Hans) Czipri; brother-in-law, David (Rindy) Meilahn; "adopted" son, Jay (Kathy) Wolfgram; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Russell in death are: his twins, James H. and Jeanette K.; his parents, Ferdinand and Doris; brother, Donald Schrank; sister, Sharon Schrank; and father-in-law, Wesley Meilahn.

Funeral services for Russell will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Seefeld Family of Funeral Chapels, 1025 Oregon Street. A time for visitation and sharing memories will be held at the funeral chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 4 to 7 p.m. and again on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Interment will be in Lake View Memorial Park. Please visit www.seefeldfuneral.com to send online condolences to the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association.

Special thanks to all the hospice's nurses who have cared for Russell.

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