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Russell “Russ” Giddings
Russell “Russ” Giddings
Cedar Rapids
Russell “Russ” Giddings, 56, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Friday, August 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held from 9 - 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Cedar Rapids. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Russ was born on August 23, 1968, in Clinton, Iowa, and was proudly raised in Sabula, Iowa. He was the son of Beverly (Leonard) and Ronald Giddings, Sr. After graduating from East Central High School in Miles, Iowa, he honorably served in the Iowa Army National Guard. He married Becky Sue Hanson on April 12, 1997, and together they built a life filled with love and shared memories. Russ pursued a successful career as an industrial electrician at Quaker Oats Co. and was a member of Ely Lutheran Church.
Russ was a passionate outdoorsman, taking part in hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed his annual deer-hunting trip with his two good friends. Russ was known for his extraordinary kindness, generosity, and compassion. He radiated positivity and had a great sense of humor. Above all, Russ was a loving husband and a proud, devoted Papa who treasured every moment spent with his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Becky Giddings of Cedar Rapids; children, Sam (Kevin) Kraft, Nathan Giddings, and Lauren (Andrew) Stallman, all of Cedar Rapids; three grandchildren, Cloee Kraft, Joanna Kraft, and Hayes Kraft; father, Ronald Giddings, Sr.; siblings, Ron (Betty) Giddings, Jr., Becky (J.R.) Matous, and Sarah (Mark) Pease; and many nieces and nephews. Russ had a special place in his heart for his favorite cats, Taz and Tig, despite being a self-proclaimed reformed cat-hater.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Giddings; brother, Randy Giddings; maternal grandparents, Russ and Vi Leonard; paternal grandparents, Bob and Irma Giddings; grandmother-in-law, Joan Johnson; and brother-in-law, Nick Hanson.
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