Russell Dale LeRette was born March 22, 1950 and passed away November 17, 2020 at the age of 70.
Russell was born in Atlantic, Iowa to Dick and Ethel LeRette. He graduated in 1968 from South Harrison High School in Bethany, Mo and later attended classes at Missouri Western in Saint Joseph. Russell married his best friend, Debbie in 1974. He began working for Blueside Tannery in 1983 where he remained until retirement. Russell enjoyed spending time with his family, walking and watching football.
Russell is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah (Langlais), daughters Trisha (Kurt), Tracy (Matthew) Gerstner of St. Joseph and son, Bryan (Emily) LeRette of Mission, Kan., two brothers Jim (Sherry) LeRette and Roger LeRette and one sister, Jane, all of Bethany, and six grandchildren, Madison, Andrew, Chance, Ella, Elana and Charles as well as numerous other family members and friends.
A memorial service for family and friends will be held Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Mount Olivet Cemetery’s Hourigan Chapel in St. Joseph at 11:00 a.m. A graveside interment and offsite funeral reception will immediately follow. Masks and social distancing are required.