"So very sorry to hear that Russ passed. I had the pleasure of waiting on him for many years when I was a teenager waitressing and then visiting with him at the restaurant later in life. I always enjoyed talking to him. "
In loving memory of
Russell Dean Gruenwald
October 22, 1948 - July 18, 2022
Russell D. Gruenwald, 73, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at Crestridge Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.
Russell was born to Lyle and Lois (Taylor) Gruenwald in Maquoketa on October 22, 1948. He graduated from Maquoketa High School in 1966. He attended Technical school obtaining a degree as a Certified Engineer Draftsman.
He started his civil service career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Rock Island Arsenal in 1967. He served two years in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971, doing the same work for the military as he had been doing for the Corps of Engineers.
After his military service he then returned to the Corps to continue his work as a Civil Engineering Technician until retirement in 2004.
One thing he will be remembered for is being on the cover of Rose Frantzen's "Portrait of Maquoketa" book.
Survivors include a brother Gary Gruenwald (Adri) of Venice, Italy, and a sister Alice J. Daurelle (Tom) of Maquoketa.
Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery. The family will have a graveside service at a later date.
In honor of his love of nature and animals, memorials can be made to the Jackson County Humane Society. A special thanks to the staff at Crestridge Care Center and Hospice of Jackson County for their wonderful and loving care.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"So sorry to hear of Russell?s passing. I became acquainted with him, having grown up on Clark Street as one of his neighbors. Russell was always a kind, gentle soul and surely, he is in God?s light."
"Russell was a classmate of my husband in the class of 1966. In later years we saw him and chatted about the fact that his face was on the book cover of portrait of Maquoketa, so everyone has seen his face. I am so sad that his passing is not being celebrated. Glad I got to meet you and know you , as my husband Carlyle knew you in high school. "
"I remember Russell from many years ago. My family lived on S. Matteson, so we were pretty much neighbors. Russell always stopped to talk. He was well mannered, kind hearted & definitely worth listening to! In my grown up years, we were still neighbors, as I now live on S. Clark. I'll never forget his soft voice & smile. Thoughts & prayers for his family."
"Russ was one of the kindest people I have ever encountered in my life. I so enjoyed working with him and listening to his words of wisdom. What a great guy!"
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."
"So sorry for your loss."