It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William Ronald Russell (Killeen, Texas), born in La Pointe, Wisconsin, who passed away on April 1, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Ronald Russell to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Bernard Russell and Vivian Russell; his brothers, Bernard Clair, Raymond and Richard Russell; and his son-in-law Christopher P. Gershel.

He is survived by : his wife Helga Büttner Russell; and his children, Rose Gershel of Georgetown and David Russell.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home (1615 S Fort Hood St, Killeen, TX 76542). A funeral service was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 1:30 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, April 15th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (11463 TX-195, Killeen, TX 76542).