Russell W. Prieve

MIDDLETON-Russell W. “Ross” Prieve, age 65, passed away of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born on March 8, 1948 in Schofield, the son of Roger and Betty Mae (Whitney) Prieve. After graduating from high school, he attended the UW-River Falls where he met the love of his life Regena Hanley. They were married on March 8, 1968 in River Falls. Russell was a self-employed carpenter before joining Skyline Communications where he built communication towers. He retired from WAVE Communications earlier this year. Russell worked hard and lived life to its fullest, but truly loved most the time spent with his family. He had no fear for trying new things, was an avid sports enthusiast, worldwide hunter, enjoyed woodworking , carved 40 foot totem poles and loved traveling North America with his wife on their cycle. Russell is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Regena; two sons, Noa and Barb, and Nicholas; granddaughters, Amber and Molly; his mother Betty Mae; a sister, Irene Prieve and his “boys”, dogs, Doc and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger and a brother Steve. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7434 University Ave., Middleton at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2013. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. For online condolences please visit www.gundersonfh.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Middleton Outreach Ministry. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave 608-831-6761 www.gundersonfh.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to Middleton Outreach Ministry. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7434 University Ave., Middleton at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2013.