Suda, Russell,94, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Marguerite Suda, (nee Beckmann); dear father of Russell (Linda), Daniel, Ronald (Suzanne) Suda and Donna (Bernard, deceased) MacDonald. Dear grandfather to Russell Suda, Lauren (Shayne) Milligan, Alex (Kayla) Suda, Karie (Craig) Clubb, Brett Suda, Emily (Craig) Smith, Ava and Audrey Suda and Kendall and Callie MacDonald. Blessed by nine great grandchildren; Nathan, Rorie and Ryann Milligan, Briella Suda and Landon, Lincoln (deceased), Ronin, Maverick and Emery Smith.
Russ was a World War II veteran and served in the Navy on the USS Yorktown from 1944 – 1946. He graduated from St. Louis University with a degree in Accounting and worked for National Steel and Anheuser Busch until his retirement in 1995. He loved hunting and fishing at his country home in Belle, Missouri, playing poker with friends and most of all, precious time with his family. Russ will be greatly missed by his family and friends who celebrate him and a life well lived.
Services: Visitation 9:00 on Friday, April 9, 2021 until time of Mass at 10:00 a.m., St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 4900 Ringer Road, 63129. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions suggested to Catholic Charities of St. Louis or Hope for the Warriors.
Remarkable in every way. A true Man.
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember as a child him always being so kind. I know he will be missed.
Russ Jr.: I just wanted to express my condolences on the passing of your father. From the obit, I can tell he was a hero who lived a great life.
I’m so sorry for your loss Russ, Dan, Ron and Donna. He was a good man.
Dear Donna and family,
I just heard about your fathers passing, my sympathy to all. Hope everyone is doing well. God bless all.
Russ Suda Family, So sorry to hear ( just saw on the net today 12/09 21) that Russ had passed away. I tried to call him to find out that the number had be disconnected. He was my superviser at Granite City Steel. A very kind man who I will always have fond memories of. Your family are in my thoughts & prayers! Sincerely Bonny (Gillespey) Cain