Russel Perttunen

Madison – Russel T. Perttunen, age 78, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born November 8, 1937, beloved husband of Joan (Pire), dear father of Theodore (Melanie) Perttunen and Eric Perttunen, brother of Rudy (Vickie) Perttunen. He is preceded in death by his father, August Perttunen; mother Elma (Kaurala) Perttunen; brother, William Perttunen; and sister-in-law, Marion Perttunen. He is further survived by grandchildren Lyssa Perttunen, Justin Perttunen, Ashley Perttunen, Cory Perttunen, great-granddaughter Myrra Marsh; nieces; nephew; other relatives and many friends.

He graduated from Mass High School in Mass City, Michigan in 1956, and Spencerian College in Milwaukee, Wis. in June 1960, with a Bachelor’s of Business Administration. He worked for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for 31 years as an accountant, before retiring in January 1995. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, camping and fishing at the cabin, ice fishing, watching both the Brewers and Packers, and being involved in the making of maple syrup back in Mass City, MI, where he grew up. Russel was extremely proud of his Finnish heritage. He was a good Yooper!

A Memorial Service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 1 South Rosa Road, Madison with Pastor Cory Hahnkee officiating, on Sunday, July 31st, 2016. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Service will be at 2 p.m., with a light reception and visitation to follow until 5 p.m.

The Perttunen family wishes to thank Agrace HospiceCare for their help and support.

In lieu of flowers, we are asking you to donate to your favorite charity in Russel’s name.