Russell Stuhr

Russell Stuhr

August 21, 1931 - November 03, 2024

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Russell F. Stuhr, 93, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024.  Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Truman.  Father Dave Flanagan will officiate. Chapel military rites will be accorded.  Burial will be at the church cemetery at a later date.  Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Russ was born on August 21, 1931, in Onalaska, Wisconsin, the son of Harold and Olivia “Sue” (Amundsen) Stuhr.  He was united in marriage to Jean Kliebenstein on May 15, 1971, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Truman.

Russ graduated from Viola High School and served 4 years as Airman First Class in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  Afterwards, he attended barber's school in Chicago and started his own barber shop on Main Street in Platteville.  Then he spent 21 years working at UW-Platteville in the maintenance department until he retired.  He and Jean enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and also to Ireland.  He enjoyed the outdoors and playing golf, where he aced #7 at the Platteville Golf and Country Club.

Russ is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean; two children, Deb (Joe) Gustafson and Jeff (Kelli) Stuhr; two grandchildren, Lauren and Kale Gustafson; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jan (Gene) Weber, Jim (Joyce) Kliebenstein, Joe (Irma) Kliebenstein, Dick Kliebenstein, Mary McCabe and Tom “TK” Kliebenstein, Bill (Cathy) Kliebenstein and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene (Lois) Stuhr, Kenny (Gerry) Stuhr, Wayne Stuhr, LeRoy Stuhr, sisters, Virginia Alexander and Beverly Franklin.

The family would like to THANK the nurses and medical staff at St. Mary's Hospital, Edenbrook, and St. Croix Hospice for their care over the last several weeks.

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John and Tonita Stuhr
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I will always remember Uncle Russ with that smile. He would always dress sharp and occasionally straighten my collar if it wasn't. Always wondered if he was going to tell a joke or be really serious. Lots of love and hugs to all of you. He was a good man and a kind soul. Fly to the angels!!
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Parag Maski
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A Stand of 3 Trees has been donated to be planted in A Forest of Great Need in memory of Russell F. Stuhr.
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Judy Walthers
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Such special memories of Russ and his barber shop next door to the Bridal Boutique's first downtown location. Sending our sympathy. Bryan and Judy Walthers
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Breanna Hinkle
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A Single Tree has been donated to be planted in A Forest of Great Need in memory of Russell F. Stuhr.
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Cris Winkler
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My deepest sympathy to all of the Stuhr family. I will never forget Russ' smile. It was beautiful! Russ worked for me for many years at UW-Platteville. Russ was a great employee. He also enjoyed working with students, and getting to know them in the Res Halls. The students absolutely loved Russ. Some students Russ worked with became good friends. Russ always asked me for his yearly vacation time off. Guess why???? It was Daniel O'Donnell time in Branson! Russ and Jean, loved Daniel. I did not know who Daniel O'Donnell was. I never heard of him. Well! Believe me, Russ filled me in on Daniel's life story. When he told me who Daniel was, it was always with a BIG smile, and a spark in his eyes! When Russ and Jean returned from their yearly trip to Branson to hear Daniel, he filled me in on the WHOLE trip, in detail. I will close with this. RUSS, YOU WILL BE MISSED!!! Godspeed, Russ!!! .
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Andrew M Schuman
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A Cluster of 5 Trees has been donated to be planted in A Forest of Great Need in memory of Russell F. Stuhr.

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