Louis R. Russell

Louis R. Russell, 86, longtime resident of Stillwater passed from this life on Sunday, December 1, 2024 in Oklahoma City. Funeral services have been entrusted to the care of Dighton-Marler Funeral Home of Stillwater.

Louis was born July 26, 1938 to Everett and Hattie (Forrester) Russell. Louis grew up in the Glencoe area and graduated from Glencoe High School in 1956. He immediately joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany for his first assignment. 

On May 23, 1958 he married Maxine Cullers in Stillwater. After he returned home from the service Louis attended Oklahoma State University under the GI Bill where he earned a degree in construction technology. 

After his time at OSU, Louis worked as a police officer for the city of Stillwater for a few years before becoming a business owner himself. He owned and operated A-to-Z Rentals on Perkins Road for 32 years. In his spare time, for the next 35 years, he also tended to his pecan grove, “Russell’s Pecan Grove” out east of town. He and Maxine have sold countless pounds of pecans over the years that have graced the tables of many Payne County residents. Louis will also be remembered for his passion for woodworking, crafting bird feeders, cutting boards, and especially for his handcrafted keychains he would give to everyone he met.

Louis was a helpful and caring man to his family and friends. He treasured his time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maxine; his children, Lael Rene’ Russell and Greggory Ray Russell both of Stillwater; grandchildren, Libby Ellen Bruder and Landry Dewell Bruder of Stillwater, and Caleb Jerome Russell of Dallas, Texas; his beloved dog, Buddy; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters; Garland Russell, Louella Vaverka, Junior Russell, Noel Russell, Joe Russell, Elbert Russell, Laverl Russell, Lois Cowan Russell, Lloyd Russell, Virginia Marshall, and Maxine Trembath.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 9AM to 8PM with family greeting guests from 5PM to 7PM at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, Stillwater. Funeral Services will be 10:30AM Friday, December 6, 2024 at Dighton-Marler Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fairlawn Cemetery with military honors presented by the United States Army. 

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.dightonmarler.com

Memorial contributions can be made in Louis’s honor to the American Legion of Stillwater in c/o Dighton-Marler Funeral Home, 5106 N. Washington St., Stillwater, Ok., 74075.