Fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Margaret R. Russell (nee Sullivan); loving father of Mary Elizabeth “Liz” (Steve) Russell-Drummond, Kelly Ann (Joe) Patten, Michael Francis (Tammy) Russell, and Patrick Ryan (Maureen) Russell; loving grandfather Maddison, Zach, Sullivan, Erin, Mitchell, Jack, Molly, Kasey, Julia, Dean, Henry, and Maura; dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.
SERVICES: Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Rd., Monday, January 11, 9:15 AM to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church for 10:00 AM mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials to Backstoppers, Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, or Rainbows for Kids appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 5-9 PM.
Being friends during our teen years and PD years I’m very sad at your passing.
What a vibrant and unique guy.
You have given to many unique and memorable memories.
God love You and God Bless You.
My prayers go out to the family Fran was a friend of family him and my husband were Police Officers . Not seen him in a few years but he was a good man . R.I.P. Fran
My prayers are with the family. Fran was a apart our family, he worked with my Dad Kevin Kranz SLPD . Good memories I have with him as a child.
Dear Liz and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He and your mother sure raised a strong and brave daughter!
Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace. Amen.
Found memories of my Uncle Fran and Aunt Margaret and their wonderful children. Condolences from cousin and family in CT. In our Prayers. Love Al and Suzanne,
Chris, Cyril, AJ and Caroline.