Russell Eugene Yanke, born in Reedsburg, Sauk County. He passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 on his 85 ^th birthday at home surrounded by family. The son of Milton & Bernice Yanke, Russell married Jeanette Blank on August 22, 1951.

Russell enjoyed all phases of life: family, farming, working in the farm shop, deer season and elk hunting.

Russell is survived by his wife, Jeanette of 67 years, 2 sons Dale (JoEllyn) and Douglas (Victoria), 4 Grandsons Travis (Angie), Trent (Sherri), Derek(Cristi) and Darren(Shannon), 8 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren, 3 Sisters Donna (Ralph) Soeldner, Sharon(Phil) Schuman, and Gloria Meyer, Brother in law Darrell(Lorraine) Blank and Sister in law Gloria Ryan and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Milton & Bernice Yanke, son Daniel and sisters Darleen Rischmueller and Joyce White.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 21st from 4pm to 7pm at Hooverson Funeral Home, Sauk City. Funeral services would be held at St. John Lutheran Church-Leland on Wednesday, August 22 at 11am with visitation from 10-11am. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church-Leland.