Russell L. Shanks, 88, Belle, went to be with Jesus Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Nov. 17, 1932, a son to the late Thomas and Leona (Elrod) Shanks in Jefferson City.
He was united in marriage to Dieanna (Kochenberger) Shanks, Sept. 25, 1953, in Belle. Dieanna survives of their home in Belle.
Russell had been employed at International Shoe for 27 years and at Smith & Davis/Invacare for 15 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and visiting with friends (old and new). He loved watching his great-grandchildren play sports and his greatest joy came from time spent with his family. Russell will be missed tremendously by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents Thomas and Leona; and grandson Jerod (Jamie) Shanks.
He is survived by wife Dieanna of 68 years; daughter Ruthie and husband Burke; son Jerry and wife Toni of Belle; grandchildren Jaret Shanks and his wife Angie, Kisha Woodruff and her husband Mike, Kenneth Lange and his wife Misty, and Brettany Shanks; great-grandchildren Dalton Shanks, Payden Woodruff, Haley Shanks, Glayden Woodruff, Makenna Lange, Mieah Shanks, and Madelyn Lange; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov.16, at the Koenig Methodist Church with Kevin Runge officiating. Interment will follow in the Pilot Knob Church Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Koenig Methodist Church or the Pilot Knob Church Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Sassmann’s Chapel, Belle.
