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Russell J. Hudson

Russell Jerry Hudson, 78, of Bonduel, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, at his home. Russell was born on Aug. 24, 1936, in the town of Morgan to the late John and Anna (Updenkelder) Hudson. On June 26, 1965, Russell was united in marriage to Carol Gueller at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Green Valley. He lived most of his life in this area. Russell was a heavy equipment operator. They owned and operated Hudson Bar in Green Valley, which was well-known for its fish frys, and they currently own a farm in the town of Hartland. Russell is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol; their sons, Howard (Joanne), of Shawano, and James (Kelly), of Bonduel; seven grandchildren, DJ( special friend, Nikki), Cody (fiancée, Hannah), Caleb (Ashley), Colton, Nathaniel (special friend, Kelsey), Robert (special friend, Taylor), and Emily; and one step-granddaughter, Nicole, and her children, Ayden and Ana; his brothers and sisters, Oscar (Jenny), of Kenosha, Delores Burdeau, of Flintville, Shelby (Donny) Brusky, of Green Bay, and Eugene, of De Pere; brothers-in-law, Ervin Burdeau and Tom Perz; sisters-in-law, Betty Hudson, Sue Hudson and Terry Hudson; Carol’s brother, Dale Gueller, and brother-in-law, Steve Fellman. He is further survived by several special nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Cody; his brothers and sisters, Dorothy (Leo) Truax, George Hudson, Helen Burdeau, Gary Hudson, Gordon Hudson, Iven Hudson and Betty Lou Perez; sister-in-law, Carol Hudson; Carol’s parents, Howard and Mabel Gueller; his brother-in-law, Dean Gueller; and his sister-in-law, Mary Fellman. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2015, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Richard Menning officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. The family requests that you wear camo. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank the ambulance, EMTs and the sheriff’s deputies for all they did. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com “No, the Lord had told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God.” Micah 6:8 Good News Translation