Obituary
Russell Jon Dresdow
Russell Jon Dresdow, 48, of La Crosse, passed away on January 25, 2017 at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse. He was born on December 14, 1968 in Eau Claire, WI to Russell and Karen (Englebretson) Dresdow. They moved to La Crosse when he was five years old. Russell graduated from Logan High School in 1987 and from Western Technical College in 1989. He worked at X-cel Energy for over 23 years as a meter reader and a service technician. Russell was a volunteer for the Genoa and Holmen Fire Departments. He loved hunting and being outdoors. He was an avid Nascar and Packer fan.
Russell is survived by his son, R.J., of West Salem; father, Russ (Vicki) of Eau Claire; mother, Karen Englebretson of Onalaska; sisters, Debbie (John) Penfield of Arizona, Diane Domingos of La Crosse; step sister, Kris Schnack of Eau Claire; step brothers, Jeff Lepsch of Iowa, Jon (Jodi) Lepsch of Eau Claire; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Coulee Region Cremation Group, 133 Mason Street, Onalaska, WI. A private service will be held at a later date.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.
To view the tribute video for Russell please use the link below.
https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2FMJHD5D2J7J6Z9W
My thoughts are with all of you. My heart extends out to all of you in this horrible tragedy. I keep thinking back babysitting Russell, Debbie and Diane. I see in my mind the fun times we had while I was caring for them. Prayers have been said by me to all of you.
Sister Patti to Karen
Aunt to Russell, Debbie and Diane
Thanks Patti for your thoughts and prayers. We have the fond memories of him now that cannot be taken away. He will always be in our hearts. Thank you
Very sorry for your tremendous loss Debbie and Diane and family! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss Russ, Little Russ always told such funny jokes when he was young. when you were married to Jean….God Bless you and your families. Janice Schultz
Thank You so much for your thoughts and prayers. He was a great kid and he will be missed. Thanks again
So sorry for your loss.
On behalf of the La Crosse Logan Alumni Association we would like to extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to you and yours on the passing of a former Ranger. Please be assured that our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your loss. I’ve know Russ for around 20 years and spent much time sitting around a bon fire having a few drinks and lots of laughs. May he rest in peace ?
loss of a good friend, he was and still is a good kind man, may he find peace
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers Paul.