Russell, 70, of Roseville, MN passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 12, 2018 in St. Paul after battling cancer.Survived by brother Ronald (Sandra); sons: Lee (Alicia), Russell III (Ashley), and Nicholas (Samantha); grandchildren: Mason, Allison, Kylie Elizabeth, Lorelai, Russell IV, and Lee’s unborn child; nephews/nieces: Brian (Melissa), Kristin (Andrew), and Matthew; and sister Diane.Russell was raised just outside of Worcester in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. After high school he moved to St. Paul, MN to attend Hamline University where he achieved a B.S. in both economics and political science. After marrying, he went on to raise three sons with whom he loved taking trips between MN and MA. He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandkids.Visitation will be held Saturday, April 21, 2018 between the hours of 1-5 PM atMueller-Bies Funeral Home - Roseville, 2130 N. Dale St. @ County Rd B.