Russell, Alfred "Al", of St. Louis, Missouri, died on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Theresa Russell; beloved son of the late Edward and Mary Russell; cherished father of Andrea Derrick, Dierdre "Dre" (Jai) Bruce, Alysen (Adam) Baer, Cory (Lisa) Russell, Tara (Brian) Eschen, Kimberly (Wayne) Richardson, Ken Lafser, Dan Lafser, and Rick (Tina) Lafser; dear brother of Dorothy, Rosemary, and Edward; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of many. He is preceded in death by his son Mike Russell and his stepdaughter Renee Dogterom, and one sister.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or Susan G. Komen for the cure St. Louis.