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Russell Van Waus
Russell Van Waus
Victor
On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Russell Van Waus entered his heavenly home at the age of 68.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 6, 2024 at St. James Lutheran Church in Victor. Interment will be at Victor Memorial Cemetery. A reception will follow at St. James Lutheran Church.
The family will receive friends at the visitation held from 4:00 until 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at St. James Lutheran Church in Victor.
Memorial checks should be made payable to his wife, Paula Van Waus to benefit organizations designated by his family. Memorials may be mailed in care of the Smith Funeral Home and Crematory, PO Box 485, Victor, IA 52347. Memories and condolences may be shared with Russell’s family online at www.smithfh.com.
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