Russell Gillette, 75, formerly of Kenosha, late of Greenfield, Wis., passed away Thursday, April 21, in Greenfield, Wis.

Born July 14, 1934, in Milwaukee, the son of the late Cecil and Ethel (Heagle) Gillette. He was educated in the schools of Milwaukee before coming to Kenosha in 1963. On Aug. 28, 1954, he married Doris Klatkiewicz; she passed away June 2, 2007.

He had been employed by American Motors Corp. for 30 years, retiring in the late 80's. He worked in the Cushions department #838 and was a Chief Steward for a number of years. Russell was a Cub Scout Master in the late 70's. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, canning, fishing and the outdoors. He also enjoyed visiting Las Vegas, going to the casinos, and taking in shows.

Surviving are his three sons, Darryl Gillette of Kenosha, Rodney (Mary) Gillette of Racine, and Keith (Michelle) Gillette of Rockford, Ill.; three sisters, Rosemarie Frazier, Margaret German, and Joyce Palmer all of Milwaukee and Evelyn Conrad of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ronald and James, and a sister, Shirley.

As Per Russell's request services were private.

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