Archie Albert Russell, age 89, of Lake Alfred, Florida passed away on September 11, 2024. He was born in Red Springs, Wisconsin on January 8, 1935 to the late Arthur and Josephine (Schreiber) Russell.  Archie served in the Air Force with time served in Korea. Throughout his life he was a mechanic, farmer, and truck driver among other things, but most of all he loved farming.  Once he retired, Archie moved to Florida.

Archie is survived by his son David Russell, son Rick (Kathy) Russell, daughter Jean (Randy) Zikan, daughter Lisa (Don) Elertson, daughter Kelly (Jeremy) Edwards, son Jason Russell and son-in-law Jeff Dufek along with his grandchildren Ryan (Sara) Russell, Cory (Kristi) Russell, Sara (Charlie) Lemerande, Kirk Brandt, Eric (Melinda) Brandt, Cortney Elertson, Jordan (Krista) Elertson, Joshua Hille, Danielle Hille, Lindsay (John) VanHout, Kiley Dufek, Kyle (Kendra) Lake and Shelby Schider. He also leaves behind his 20 great-grandchildren, sister Arlene (Gerald) Hansen as well as his in-laws Leon (Debbie) Powell, Keith Powell and Val (Tom) Monsour.

Archie was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan, daughter Jody Dufek, brother Lawrence and his wife Leona, sister Angeline (Leo) Samp, sister Irene Meyer, a brother-in infancy, sister-in-law Carol (Bill) Hoffmann, sister-in-law Connie Purpura and brother-in-law DuWayne Powell.

A graveside service will be held on October 5, 2024 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano, Wisconsin at 11:30 AM with a lunch to follow at the American Legion located at 850 S. Lincoln Street in Shawano.

Gilley’s Family Cremation of Winter Haven, Florida is assisting Archie’s family with the arrangements.