MADISON – Russell P. “Russ” Littel, age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Russ was born on November 19, 1926 in Madison, the son of Anton and Olive (Kalscheur) Littel. He married Bernita “Bunny” Littel over 71 years ago on July 24, 1948 at the Little Brown Church in the Vale in Nashua, Iowa. He was employed at Oscar Mayer for 46 years. Russ was a devoted husband and father. His passion of reading included detective stories, thrillers, and history of wars. Russ was always up for a card game with family and friends.

Russ is survived by his five children, Suzanne Nelson, Diane Littel and her husband, Norton Thomas, Steven Littel, Tammy Littel, and Debra (Tony) Przybylek; six grandchildren, Bradley, Kristine, Russell, Shane, Linnea, and Nathan; two step-grandchildren, Michael and Jessica; six great-grandchildren, Bethany, Zachary, Lucas, Ivy, Maxwell, and Brandon; four step-great-grandchildren, Raelyn and Tallan, Edison, and Colton; nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bunny; parents; and two brothers, Anthony and Delbert.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020, at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N. Sherman Ave. Private entombment will be at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the time of the service. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services

2418 N Sherman Ave

608-249-8257

Russell Littel

November 19, 1926 - January 19, 2020

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