Brian Edward Russell

Brian Edward Russell, of O’Fallon, MO, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the age of 45. Cherished son of Sheli (Mark) Palmer and Ed (Giny) Russell; cherished grandson of Gerry Fischer; dear brother of Kyle (Jenn) Palmer, Aubri Palmer, Hillary (Chad) Hartmann, and stepbrother of Casey (Camilla) Hunt; treasured nephew of Sheri (Mark) Worth; beloved uncle of Hudson Palmer, Dakota George, Luke Hartmann, and Harry Hartmann; cousin of Kelly Sweeney and Jill Sweeney Haupt. Preceded in death by grandparents, Shelby and Mary Ann Russell, and Richard Fischer, and Aunt, Rose Ellen Sweeney.

Brian was a tool and dye machinist by trade and was also a radio host at 99.9 FM, where he shared his greatest passion—music—which eventually became his career. He had a talent for crafting cigar box guitars and was an avid baseball fan, especially devoted to the St. Louis Cardinals. Brian also had a love for deep-sea fishing, finding joy in the adventure of the open water. Brian was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Brian's name to 99.9 KFAV Radio Station.