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Russell Owen Kassulke
March 02, 1949 - October 06, 2023
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Obituary For Russell Owen Kassulke
Madison - Russell Owen Kassulke, age 74, of Madison, passed away on October 6, 2023 at home surrounded by family after a long illness. He was born to Catherine and Bill Kassulke on March 2, 1949 and grew up in Muskego, WI where he played on the high school basketball team and developed a love for the water and working on classic cars. Russ will be remembered for his bright blue eyes; kindness to creatures small and large; love of car racing, basketball, the ocean, coffee, and Westerns. He was gifted in telling a good very bad dad joke and pranking pesky telemarketers. Russ worked in the automotive, restaurant, and construction industries throughout his life. He was last employed by Lakeside Construction in Waterloo.
He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Kathleen (Kathy Walsvick), daughters Natasha (Steve Apps) and Yvonne (Chuck Ruhland), and son Adam Kassulke, as well as his grandchildren, Kristin, Tony, Randy, Ariel and Dakota, stepdaughter Nicole Hyatt (and her sons, Tyler and Dominick), and two sweet pups, Nachos and Coco, who were always by his side.
He was presided in death by his first wife, Deborah (Iglinski), grandson Buddy Ruhland, his parents, and brother William.
The family will have a private memorial and thanks Agrace Hospice for their support, especially Melissa, Courtney and Kelsey. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services
2418 N Sherman Ave
608-249-8257
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November 16, 2023
My deepest sympathy to Russel's family and fr8ends. We went to high school together. He was a great guy to know. Rest in peace.
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October 30, 2023
Natasha, I hope you are doing all right. I offer my condolences to you and your whole family. When an obituary makes you smile so much, you know it was quite the life well lived! I love all the blue candles for your Dad, and here's another Badger red one for you as well. See you before too long, Jordana
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October 17, 2023
Natasha and family Losing a father, husband or friend is difficult. But Natasha you did it right. You were there to the end. And when you laid by his side and felt his last breath go as left this world , he will have your presence with him. You are amazing. Love, Cindy
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October 17, 2023
Natasha and family, I chose blue because of his beautiful eyes. This has been such a difficult journey for all of you but Natasha you have cared for dad so well while doing so many other things. I get tired just thinking about it. Bu your dad will remember you lying next to him and the dogs as he left this world. Love you, Cindy
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October 13, 2023
Love you, dad!
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October 10, 2023
A great father who taught me inner strength and dedication as well as how to be a good father and man myself. He will be missed deeply but never forgotten.
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October 10, 2023
Yvonne, my condolences to you and your family. HUGS!! Keep those good memories close to comfort you. I know Buddy is showing him around up there.😊. Take care. I will say prayers. Becky and JJ (Johnson)
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