Russell Michael Grant, 58, of Zwingle, IA, formerly of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s Dementia at the Bell Tower Retirement Community, in East Dubuque.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the family cares about our friends and loved ones, and so there will be no public visitation at this time. A private graveside service for family will be 2:00 p.m. on Monday at the East Dubuque Cemetery, with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Dubuque Marine Corps League and the Iowa National Guard Funeral Detail.

Russ was born on December 11, 1961 in Dubuque, IA, the son of Raymond C. “Shorty” and Jenanne M. (Foht) Grant.  He was a graduate of East Dubuque High School, Class of 1980.

Russ was formerly employed with the Canadian Pacific Railroad, lastly as a machine operator. He was a member of BMWE Local # 2427. Russ was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving from 1985 – 1989. He enjoyed horses, hunting, searching for morels collecting memorabilia, and he and Linda loved playing pool.

Surviving is his wife Linda Welp; one sister, Sharon (Tom) Harris of Cuba City, WI, five nieces and nephews, Joshua Haupert, Matthew Lee, Michael (Kayla Ring) Stillmunkes, Kelsey (Jamie) Schroeder, and Kea (Chris) Mueller; five great nieces and nephews; two uncles, Norbert (Shirley Kirkpatrick) Foht of East Dubuque, and Gerry Foht of Dubuque, and numerous cousins.

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Jenanne.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff from Hospice of Dubuque for the compassionate care given to Russ, and the staff at Bell Tower Retirement Center for your kindness.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com.©