Russell Eugene Denison, 13 Sept 1948 – 01 Jan 2013

DENISON, TROTTER, WARREN

Posted By: Sandy Ficken (email)
Date: 1/10/2013 at 16:35:30

Russell Denison
BORN: September 13, 1948
DIED: January 1, 2013
LOCATION: Guernsey, Iowa

Russell Eugene Denison, 64, of Guernsey, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

A Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 5, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church south of Victor, with Rev. Nicholas Huelsman officiating.

The family will receive friends in the church basement for refreshments following the service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Russell Denison Memorial Fund and mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home, P.O. 485, Victor, Iowa 52347.

Russell was born on September 13, 1948, in Dixon, Illinois to Russell and Betty Trotter Denison. He was raised in Torrance, California, and graduated from South High School. He continued his education at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa.

On March 22, 1969, he was united in Marriage to Kathryn Warren in Torrance, California. The couple later moved to Colorado where Russell raised and raced greyhounds.

Russell proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he was a patrol dog handler in Vietnam.

Russell grew up working with dogs and as an adult he volunteered his time and dogs on search and rescue missions.

Russell retired from the Newton Correctional facility after 13 years of service.

He loved his family and friends. He worked hard at everything he did and was always willing to help others in their time of need.

Russell enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

Russell is survived by his wife; Kathryn of 43 years, sons; Russell (Brooke) Denison of Keystone, Iowa, Lucas (Alice) Denison of Des Moines, daughter; Laura Denison of Des Moines, granddaughters; Tyra Denison of Knoxville, Ashlyn Denison of Des Moines, grandson; Dylan Denison of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister; Penny.

Smith Funeral Home
Warrior Tribune, 09 Jan 2013