Russell E. Dressler Sr.

Russell E. Dressler Sr., 72, of Bloomington, and formerly of Lancaster, died on Sunday evening Jan. 8, at his residence in Bloomington. 

Russell was born on Sept. 28, 1944, in Mt. Hope, the son of Leo and Isabelle (Gotzinger) Dressler. He married Sarah “Sally” Giesen on Nov. 12, 1977, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. 

Russell farmed throughout Grant County until 1992. He then worked for Wyalusing Academy and Spahn and Rose Lumber Company in Prairie du Chien. He last worked at Lancaster Interiors before retiring in 2003, due to his health. Russell enjoyed hunting and fishing, crocheting, and above all else, spending time with his grandchildren. He was a hard working and honest man who would do anything to help someone in need. 

Russell is survived by his wife Sarah “Sally” Dressler, of Bloomington; four children, Kay (Kevin) Bausch, of Cassville, Greg (Abby) Dressler, of Dodgeville, Christine Dressler, of Steuben and Stacey (Michael) Doyle, of Lancaster; three stepchildren, Lisa (Bob) Klocke, of Lancaster, Donald (Kris) Mullikin, of Janesville, and Brenda (Ben) Davies, of McGregor, Iowa; 26 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. 

Russell was preceded in death by his parents; son Russell Jr.; grandson Tyler Dressler; sister Katherine Wilkinson; and brothers, John, Eugene, Richard and Jerry Dressler. 

In following Russell’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. The Larson Family Funeral Home of Fennimore is assisting the family and online condolences may be made at larsonfuneralhomes.com.