Russel Lane Obituary (1915 - 2002) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

RUSSEL V. LANE Russel V. Lane, age 87, of Menomonie, WI died Thursday, November 21, 2002 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. He was born January 15, 1915 in the Town of Menomonie, Dunn Co., WI to William E. and Mary (Turner) Lane. Russel married Mary Rakowski on April 22, 1977 in Minnesota. He was a life long Menomonie resident, and spent part of his winters in Sun City, AZ. Russel started Lane Tank Company, painting water towers all over Wisconsin. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 164 F. & A.M. and the Zor Shrine in Madison. Russ was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for taking care of his neighborhood and for always having a smile for everyone. Russ is survived by: His wife, Mary of Menomonie Children Steve (Jo) Lane of Oregon Cynthia Lane (Joanna Kadi) Maiden Rock, WI Jon Lane of Minneapolis, MN Pat Litzkow of Menomonie Kathy (Mike) Fisher of Menomonie 6 grandchildren Kim McLean of CA Matt (fianc� Kristin), Wyatt and Adam Fisher of Menomonie Heather and Nikki Litzkow of Menomonie 2 great-grandchildren Erica and Peter McLean of CA 1 sister, Lois (William) Underwood of VA 2 sisters-in-law, Merle Lane of Buffalo, MN Gladie Lane of Red Wing, MN His stepmother Rosie Lane of Barron, WI His former wife, Jeri Flick (Bob) Maringer of WA and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Lane; 1 son, Ron Lane; 3 brothers, Willis, Kenneth and Lyman "Boss" Lane; and 1 sister-in-law, Lucy. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2002 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Rev. James Harrington officiating. A Masonic Service will also be held. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Menomonie at a later date. The family will meet with friends from 12:00 noon until the time of the service Sunday at the funeral home.