Russell W. Gratiot

I will always remember Russ as a great neighbor. The Dillman family who lived next door to Russ and his family for many years would like to send our deepest sympathy. He will alway live forever in all of our memories and hearts.

I worked with Russ for a couple of years at the WSCC back in the 70's (and I went to the Oregon schools with his kids). I remember him as a friendly guy and industrious worker. Condolences to his family.

Tom and I became great friends with Russ. He was our customer first and evolved from there. We were fellow Fitchburg residents for a long time too. We will miss him very much. He would always come in to see us with a Lab in tow!! Rest in peace Russ. You are in the great hunting ground now. Tom and Linda Holmes.

I talked with Russ about his memories of hunting and fishing in Wisconsin and always enjoyed him. One of the memories he shared with me was the Armistice Day storm in 1940 and how he and Marv Larson borrowed Larson's father's car to go out duck hunting. The article appeared in the Capital Times in November, 2006. I very much enjoyed knowing Russ. Tim Eisele, Freelance Outdoor Writer, Madison