Russell L. Wolf of Eustis passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney at the age of 88. Russell was born December 27, 1934 near Eustis, Nebraska to Gottlieb and Viola (Hueftle) Wolf. He graduated from Eustis High School and worked as a painter in the Eustis area. In 1956, he married Carol Boyer at the Christian Church in Cozad. They were blessed with 2 children: Michael and Shelly. Russell and Carol moved to Colorado where he started his own business painting and remodeling. Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time in nature. He was a past Exalted Ruler at Arvada Elks Lodge #2278, a CAP member and went on many search and rescue missions. Russell spent 8 weeks in Japan to build a school onto a chapel and spent 3 weeks visiting small villages in Alaska. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Roger. Survivors include his wife Carol of Eustis; son Michael (Cynthia) Wolf of Eustis and daughter Shelly (Henry) Strickland of Arvada, CO; grandchildren, Jamie (Jason) Peters of AR, Cassandra Wolf of Eustis; great grand children, Grayson, Aria, Katrina, Emily and Miles; brothers, Dennis Wolf and Dean Wolf, both of Eustis; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Memorials are suggested to the Eustis Library or Eustis Senior Center. Cremation was chosen. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Berryman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.