Russell Dean Caauwe, 91, of Huntley, died peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, with his family by his side.
Russell was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on August 26, 1931, to parents Frank and Erma Grace (nee Wenke) Cauuwe. He married Bjorg Solvadottir in November 1954 and the couple was happily married for 57 years prior to Bjorg’s death in 2011.
Russell is survived by his children, Terry (Jim) Annable, Jennifer (Fred) Theil, and Tanya Jaksha, his grandchildren, Kate (Matthew), Alex, Andrew (Alex), Victoria (Connor), Jenna (Troy), Jack, Madeline, Valur, and Ella, his brother Tom (Marilyn) Caauwe, son-in-law, Randy Nash and honorary daughter, Mary Armstrong.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bjorg Caauwe, his daughter, Kristin Nash, and his son Dennis Caauwe.
Cremation was private at DeFiore Funeral Home.
For further information, please call the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be posted at www.defiorefuneral.com
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No words can express how sorry I am that you are going through this most difficult time, that of losing your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was a great pleasure to work alongside Russ.
Terry, Jennifer and Tanya, I can't begin to express my sorrow for you of the loss of your dad. He was such a cool Uncle, Dad, Husband, Grandpa and Brother. To me and my brothers he was the cool uncle who had the neat hobbies and stories. I know Dad really looked up to him a lot. My boys were sad to here of his passing too. Eric and Nathaniel remember staying at their house and playing flight simulator with their cousins. I was so glad to hear Dad and Marilyn got to see him last year. Dad was so grateful for that. I miss being able to see you guys. Of coarse we are close to Tanya, maybe I could sneak in and leave some peas in her water glass. Peg and I are thinking of you all. Keep God in your heart and rejoice your dad is with your mom and Kris and Dennis. Love you all!