Obituary of Russell Levi Pritchard

Russell L. Pritchard, age 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, went home to the spirit world after passing peacefully on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. He was born to Charles and Mary (Roberts) Pritchard on December 22, 1919 in the basement of the house where he lived most of his life. Russell married Barbara Higgins on June 22, 1962. They had two children. Russell worked in the Biron Division of Consolidated Papers Inc. until he retired in 1981. Russell's passions included motorcycles and snowmobiles, building things, being outdoors, and helping people. He had a deep respect for Native American culture and traveled to hundreds of Pow Wows across the Midwest. He is survived by his wife Barb, son Tod (Lisa) Pritchard of McFarland, and daughter Kim Reniero of Verona. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Matthew Reniero, Marisa Reniero, and Sean Pritchard. Please join Russell's family and friends in a Celebration of Life at the Robinson Park Pavilion in Wisconsin Rapids on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Wisconsin Rapids is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net