Russell Dale Campbell, 69, of Allen’s Grove, passed away comfortably at home on Oct. 26, 2019.
He was born in Leon, Iowa, to Wanda and Clarence Campbell on Oct. 1, 1950. He married Cheryl on June 22, 2002 in Janesville.
He graduated from Orangeville High School, Orangeville, Ill. He worked for many employers in his adult life, mostly driving truck and as a mechanic. Russ and his family were very proud of his 30 years sobriety through AA. He was involved in several car clubs. Spending time with his wife, children’s families, his friends and being around classic cars all brought him great joy.
Russ was preceded in death by two infant sons, Russell and Joseph; his mother and stepfather, Wanda and Lee Lewis; his father, Clarence; brother, Curtis; infant sister, Barbara; brother, Kelvin; and brother, Steve Lewis.
He is survived by his wife Cheryl, brother Mike (Bev) Campbell, Kenneth (Brenda) Campbell, Melanie Johnson, Bonnie Campbell, Jeff (Sharon) Lewis, Deb (Ed) Heim, Cheryl (John) Yeager, Andy Lewis, Chris (Robin) Lewis, Clarence “Stevie” Campbell, Dan (Rhonda) Lewis, daughter Joy (Steve) Blum, son Jamie Campbell, son Shayne (Melissa) Campbell, daughter Misti (Sgt. Ryan) DeWeerd, son Sgt. (retired) Kelly (Jessica) Campbell, stepchildren Jennifer (Tim) Keithly, Julie (Mike) Driscoll and Jacob Kieselburg, 17 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, one surviving aunt Charlene (late Sid) Eddy, countless nieces and nephews, and life-long friend Al (Janie) Buisker.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Campbell, Shayne Campbell, Kelly Campbell, Jacob Kieselburg, Mike Driscoll and Chris Lewis.
The family wishes to extend sincere thanks to Dr. Leo (Beloit Memorial), Beloit Regional Hospice and Beloit Woundcare Clinic.
A visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. with funeral services immediately thereafter at Delavan United Methodist Church, 213 S. 2nd St., Delavan with Pastor Maribel Celiz officiating.
Betzer Funeral Home is assisting the family.
