RUSSELL B. REESMAN

      Russ Bernard Reesman, 70, Burlington, died peacefully Oct. 30, 2014, at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington, surrounded by his family, after a valiant fight against prostate cancer.

He was born on March 28, 1944, to the late Florence (Schaefer) and Edward Reesman in Burlington. He was a lifetime resident of Burlington and attended St. Charles Elementary School and St. Mary’s High School, graduating in 1962.

He married the love of his life, Mary Lu (Wall) Reesman, at St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan, Ill., on Feb. 24, 1968. Their 46 years together were filled with love, laughter, friendship, travels, and pride in their children and grandchildren.

He worked as a construction electrician out of the IBEW Local 494 in Milwaukee, until he retired in 2006. He was a Journeyman Wireman and Journeyman Lineman.

He was a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, having served in Vietnam from 1965-1967. He was a life member of the VFW, Anderson-Murphy Post 2823; a member of the Marine Corps League, Fox River Detachment #590; and a longtime member of the Burlington Conservation Club.

He was a lifelong member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, where he served as a longtime usher.

Survivors include his wife; son, Paul (Leah) Reesman; daughter, Beth (Eric) Holloway; sister, Rita Gorman; sister-in-law, Jean Reesman; grandchildren, Reese and Riley Holloway, and Rachael and Nathan Reesman; nieces and nephews; and many cousins.

He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, and trapshooting. He especially loved the many hunting, fishing and snowmobiling trips with his son. He loved traveling all over the world, and New Zealand was one of his favorite places. He was especially excited to have traveled to South Africa with his daughter. He loved telling jokes and could usually be found with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. He was a proud father and grandfather, and got many of his biggest laughs with his grandchildren.

He was further preceded in death by his stepmother, Dorothy (Herda) Reesman; brother, Robert Reesman; and brother-in-law, Tom Gorman.

A Memorial Mass is Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at 7 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 449 Conkey St., Burlington, with the Rev. Yamid Blanco presiding. Visitation will be at the church on Nov. 5, from 3-6:30 p.m. Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, Burlington, is serving the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Church.

The family would like to thank Dr. K. Zaremba in Burlington, the staff at VNA Hospice and Dr. S. Menon of Froedtert for the wonderful care and attention during his illness.

Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.