Sparky-(Admin) 19,563 #1 Posted January 29 Received a text from @SALTYWRIGHT daughter today that Russ’ passed away. One of our oldest members at 94 years old. I had the pleasure of hanging out at tractor shows with Russ many times. He hasn’t been able to go to shows in the last 3 or 4 years, but anytime we talked he always talked about how he wanted to try to get to another one. He would meet up with @wallfish @Docwheelhorse and I at all the local shows. Driving his Camry or Lexus with a trailer and his Wheel Horse in tow. Gonna miss him…. 1 9 23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 8,651 #2 Posted January 29 I remember a post that Russ made about trying to get up here to Maine to attend the M & G. Dedicated WH man for sure. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,739 #3 Posted January 29 Only knew Russ through postings on Red Square but know how proud he was of the diesel 1054 you have now. If there are tractor shows in Heaven I will see him there for sure. 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhood Bill 720 #4 Posted January 29 Condolences and prayers for the family 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #5 Posted January 29 16 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Only knew Russ through postings on Red Square Rip Russ 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,161 #6 Posted January 29 Condolences and prayers for Russ and his family. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,829 #7 Posted January 29 I know Russ was a member here for a very long time, and he will be missed. Hopefully he’s hanging out with Cecil Pond talking Wheel Horses. RIP Russ. 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,814 #8 Posted January 29 I never met Russ, but enjoyed reading his posts. Rest Easy Sir. 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,736 #9 Posted January 29 Never easy to see that title thread, and never easy to click on it to see who. RIP Russ 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,560 #10 Posted January 29 Russ was a 100% class act, never knew how to "give up" and I am honored to have known him. Mike (Sparky) and I had the pleasure of a few cups of coffee in his home on a few occasions. @Sparky and I took him for lunch at his favorite in town pizza joint not that long ago and i'm glad we got the chance. His electrical mods to tractors and cars are now the stuff of legends--I'll never look at anything with push button start without thinking of him. He will be missed.... Goodbye and God Speed Tony Ruggiero 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris T 349 #11 Posted January 29 Russ will surely be missed! Such a great guy and truly so passionate about the hobby! Always liked to see his builds and hear his stories at shows 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,932 #12 Posted January 29 Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed and it was an honor to know you and hang out at the shows together. 2 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #13 Posted January 29 10 hours ago, Sparky said: Received a text from @SALTYWRIGHT daughter today that Russ’ passed away. One of our oldest members at 94 years old. I had the pleasure of hanging out at tractor shows with Russ many times. He hasn’t been able to go to shows in the last 3 or 4 years, but anytime we talked he always talked about how he wanted to try to get to another one. He would meet up with @wallfish @Docwheelhorse and I at all the local shows. Driving his Camry or Lexus with a trailer and his Wheel Horse in tow. Gonna miss him…. Ohh Wow sorry to hear that Mike. I talked with him many times but I whisked I knew him like you and Tony Walfish did. He will be missed! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #14 Posted January 29 9 hours ago, c-series don said: I know Russ was a member here for a very long time, and he will be missed. Hopefully he’s hanging out with Cecil Pond talking Wheel Horses. RIP Russ. Well said Don. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 4,880 #15 Posted January 29 7 hours ago, wallfish said: Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed and it was an honor to know you and hang out at the shows together. Well said John. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,746 #17 Posted January 29 Sad to read this, RIP, Salty 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKOBOB 9 #18 Posted February 3 I am Russ's 70 year old nephew-in-law who is devastated by this loss. I live only a mile or two away and spent many hours learning from Russ about all things Wheel Horse, not to mention automobiles, motorcycles, boating, and more. The most knowledgeable and helpful person I've ever known. RIP Salty! 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,809 #19 Posted February 3 Thank you Bob. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
