Merle Russell Obituary

The passing of Merle Russell (Boise, Idaho) occurred on June 5, 2026. Merle, born on May 15, 1935, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Russell to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Russell and Mary Russell. He is survived by: his wife Beverlee; his siblings, Melvin, Ralph, Les, Leeroy, Mary Louise, Ruth Wine of Nampa and Carole (Jim Bowers) of Florida; his close friend Hannah Brown; his son Brad "Harry" Lewis (Deann); his grandchildren, Joy (Hayden), Rugan (Jackie), Lindsey and Ellie May; his son Scott Lewis (Alice); his grandsons, Joe, Jake and Levi (Connie); his great grandchildren, Kailey, Damien, Isabelle and Charlie; his son Casey; his granddaughter Caitlin; his son Gary (Michelle); his grandchildren, Abby (Philipe), Silas and Wesley; his daughter Robin (Mike); his grandchildren, Kevleen, Hannah (Zach), Kalsin and Bevan; his great grandchildren, Seth, Kolby, Rylan, Nathan, David and Eli; and his grandchildren, Braxton, Lana and Sophia. He is also survived by his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Donations can be made to Northwest Nazarene University for the Wayne and Beverlee Russell Sports scholarship.