Robert "Bob" L. Russell, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the age of 80. Beloved husband to Doris Russell; dear son to the late Stanley and the late Hilda Russell; devoted father to Kathy (Tim) Wakeland, Nancy (David) Harrell and step-father to Lisa Kantz and Dawn (Jeff) Roellig; cherished grandfather to Timmy Wakeland, Toni (Scott) Hayden, Jesse Harrell, Shannon Brower, Alex Kantz, Nicole Roellig; dearest great-grandfather to Hanna Hayden, Jackson Hayden, Ella Hayden, Tyler Brower, Nettie Brower; dear brother to Don Russell, Dick Russell and Jack (Jerry) Russell. Bob is preceded in death by his first wife Jeanette Russell and sister-in-laws Louise Russell and Evelyn Russell. Bob was employed at Beneficial Finance in St. Louis, MO for many years and then a tax preparer at the Old Tax House in O'Fallon, MO for 17 years. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or to Donors Choice.