Russell Louis Woodstock,
December 01, 1932 - March 26, 2015
Obituary
Woodstock, Russell Louis
RICHLAND COUNTY-Russell Louis Woodstock, age 82, passed away at his home in Richland County, where he resided for the past 20 years, on Thursday, March 26, 2015. He was born on Dec. 1, 1932, in Center Township of Rock County, the son of Leonard H. and Edith (Bratzke) Woodstock. Russell graduated from Stoughton High School in 1951. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was in the conflict zone during the Korean War and received a Purple Heart for his injuries and bravery. Russell married Loretta Leikness on Feb. 3, 1955. Together, they had six children, one of whom, Jeffrey, was called home six days after his birth. The majority of Russell’s life was his involvement in farming. He started early in life with farms in the Stoughton area and later moved to the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, where he owned farms with cattle and tractors, which were his greatest love. Russell will be remembered for his great knowledge of farming, his good work ethic and sharing his experiences to help others. He is survived by five children; Sue (Dan) Forman, Dan, Patty, Steve (Heidi) and Tim (Jori) Woodstock; a sister, Marlene (John) Lund of Branson, Mo.; brothers, Allen of Janesville, John of Fitchburg and Donald (Gaye) of Huntsville, Ala.; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all in the Stoughton area. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother of their children, Loretta; son, Jeffrey; and brothers, Howard, Owen and Robert. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON STOUGHTON FUNERAL HOME, 1358 Hwy. 51 N. at Jackson St., Stoughton, at 2 p.m., on Friday, April 3, 2015, with Pastor Jim Koza presiding. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors in memory of Russell Woodstock. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Stoughton
Funeral & Cremation Care
1358 Highway 51 N. @ Jackson
(608)873-4590
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Visitation
Fri Apr 3, 2015 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
Service
Fri Apr 3, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Stoughton • 1358 Hwy 51, P.O. Box 96, Stoughton, WI 53589
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darrell ree
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To all of the Woodstock children.. You had a tough life and all overcame your circumstances.. You forgave and loved and grew.. I offer my condolences and I am so happy that you all are such vibrant and nice cousins.. To Suzie.. I love you.. Your words of wisdom were right on....... Live and learn.... Your cousin Darrell Ree
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Dave Kulp
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I'm Dave Kulp, brother of Dale Kulp from Richland Centre, who passed away March 19, 2013. My brother took interest in Russel's life and tried to help him in several ways. Through my brother, I was introduced to Russel and I have several vivid memories of being at his place and getting acquainted with him. As far as I know, the last Oliver Tractor he bought was through my brother and I. And I delivered it from Indiana to his place. My phone #574-202-0288, my address: 22012 CR 46, New Paris, IN
46553. I'd be glad to relate more stories if you'd like to hear them. I'm sending you my sympathies, seeing that I can't be at the memorial.
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Mary Ellen Kulp
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My sincere condolences to Russell's family. Dale Kulp, my deceased husband , was a close friend of Russell's. As neighbors, Russell often stopped by to chat or even sit down and eat with us. He also would always have a treat in his truck to make our dog happy. I can no longer pray for Russell, but my prayers go out to all of you. ~Mary Ellen Kulp