October 30, 1951 - June 2, 2025
Wayne Marvin Russ, age 73, of St. Louis Park, passed away on June 2, 2025.
Survived by his daughter, Renne (John) Ekholm; grandchildren, Jake (Alyse) Ekholm, Justin Ekholm, Derrick Brown and Damon Brown; great-grandchildren, Myles and Mason; siblings, Larry Russ, Penny Powelson, Roxie (Stan) Rannow; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Russ; daughter, Tammy Brown; grandson, Devin Brown; parents, Milton and Daisy; sister-in-law, Charyll Russ and brother-in-law, Terry Powelson.
Memorial Service
Thursday, June 26, 2025
11:00 AM
Visitation 1 hour prior.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, Minnesota 55423
Rest in peace my dear friend. Renne may God help with tiring time. His memories will live on for ever.
Hope can always remain friends . He was a dear man. I will always treasure his friendship and kindness. Love u Renne and family.
Wayne was an amazing man; he will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. I’m going to miss the stories he always had—a story for every situation. He was funny and fun; for 73 years old, you certainly couldn’t tell, because his personality was young. He was full of wisdom and understanding. He knew that sometimes situations happen in life that we cannot control, but never let anyone take your shine away. He was loving and caring, full of adventure; he definitely knew how to have a good time. He loved spending time at his cabin with friends, at the bar, and with his daughter and grandchildren, who also had a cabin near. Wayne will be deeply missed. I am so sorry for everyone’s loss. Please know he is with his wife, daughter, and grandson again, and they are all watching over you, guiding you; as your angels. I love you Wayne until we meet again my friend. ❣️
I grew up down the block and was close to Wayne and all the family. I’m so sorry for your loss. He always had a great sense of humor and many funny stories.
I was so sad to here Wayne had passed on June 2 we used to laugh and talk about stuff before are last driving routes of the afternoon and Monday morning I waved goodbye tell the afternoon like always to my surprise that would be the last time ,we are going to miss you at tct
Curt Gallup
Wayne was a strong and humorous man, he was a great representation of our community in south Minneapolis. Wayne makes me
Proud to have been apart of such a historic journey. His spirit was always fun and he was all in when the situation called for his assistance. You could count on him to have your back!! Wayne was a friend and a family member!! What great memories I have of the love and commitment we all had in our neighborhood for one another!! Grateful for the experiences. “Remember you don’t mess with a Russ”
TCT Meetings will never be the same without you, Wayne. Rest peacefully until we catch up with you on the other side.
Wayne, I will always remember you for your laughter and your kindness. You were always first to arrive at Lionsgate and last to leave. I tried so unsuccessfully to have you pull out in front of me to leave. You would wave me off to go every time until one day I asked you why. You said I want to make sure all of you get out safe first then I understood the man you were. I will always visualize you sitting in your car, in your spot. You truly were #1 in so many ways [our inside joke]. Rest peacefully, job well done.