David Russ passed away peacefully on October 5, 2020 due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease, in Del Rio, Texas.
David was born March 18, 1936 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He graduated from High School in New Richland, Minnesota in 1954. David enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and was stationed in Korea. He joined the U.S. Border Patrol in 1960 and was stationed in Rio Grande City and Falfurrias, Texas. In 1967 David transferred to the Immigration and Naturalization Service and was stationed in Detroit, Michigan and finally Del Rio, Texas, where he lived for 51 years.
David enjoyed vegetable gardening, golf and watching sports.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Nancy S. Russ, by his son Michael Russ, daughter-in-law Nancy M. Russ, son Brian Russ, niece Hillary Smith and great-nephew Sean Meehan.
He is preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Geneva Russ, brothers Ronnie and Stanley Russ and brother-in-law Hugh Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to: The Val Verde County Library, The First United Methodist Church of Del Rio, or the charity of your choice.
Due to concerns over Covid-19, a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home, 114 Fletcher Drive, Del Rio, Texas.
For more information you may contact us at (830) 775-2000 or www.gwcoxmemorialfuneralhome.com.