Russell Truettner Obituary

Russell Truettner of Appleton, Wisconsin, born on October 4, 1935, passed away on November 6, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Omar Truettner and Serena Truettner (Diekvoss); and his brothers, Omar Jr. and Jerome Truettner (Jane). He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann; his children, Lisa Gitz (Jim) and Mark Truettner (Kelly); his grandchildren, Katie, Michael Gitz of East Troy and Trey Truettner of Appleton; his brother Robert; his sister-in-law Patricia Voss; his sisters, Ione Daniels (Robert) and Lois Antepenko (Carl); and his siblings-in-law, Janet, Lloyd Waack and William Voss.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Valley Funeral Home (2211 N Richmond St, Appleton, WI 54911). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Russ' name to Memorial Presbyterian Church.