Middleton - Russell M. Spilde Jr., age 76, of Middleton, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on April 1, 1947, in Forsyth, Mont., the son of Russell Spilde Sr. and Karen Warren.

Russell graduated from Oregon High School in 1965. He continued his education, graduating from Madison Business College a few years later. He married Marianne Jones at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa in 1985.

Russell worked as an accountant and compliance manager at Cuna Mutual for 25 years. After retiring from Cuna, he joined the team at the Wisconsin Division of Indian Gaming as lead auditor for 13 years. Russell enjoyed gambling and telling jokes. He was a long-time member at Madison Elks Lodge. His real joy was running in marathons and ultra-marathons for many years.

Russell is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marianne; brother, Mitch (Jan) of Scottsdale, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Martin (Janet) Jones and their daughter, Chrissy; and sister-in-law, Julia. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell, in 2005 and his mother, Karen, in 1984.

Russell’s family and friends were blessed to have this very special man in their lives. Russ touched the lives of so many and made friends wherever he went.

The family wants to express a special thank you to nurses Helen Bryan, Lisa and Krista. They are also so grateful to chaplains Steve and Bill Helton. The members of St. Mary’s surrounded Russell and his family with love and kindness. The family will be forever grateful to them for that.

"I’m a legend in my own mind, I'm a million short of being a millionaire."

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761

Russell M. Spilde Jr.

April 01, 1947 - November 22, 2023

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