Russella Marie Rowe

Russella Marie Rowe, 79, of Onalaska, Wis., passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 after a long battle with lung cancer and heart disease.

Russella Marie Rowe was born on Dec. 10, 1941 to John and Muriel Davis in Indianapolis

In 1960, Russella married Jerome Charles “Jerry” Rowe, going on to have three children, Linda (Robert) Littrell of Greencastle, Jeffrey Rowe of Knoxville, Tenn., and Scott (Sue) Rowe of West Salem, Wis.

She also leaves behind six loving grandchildren, Jason, Aaron, Lindsay (Linda and Robert), Megan and Evan (Scott and Sue) and Aneshka (Jeff); and five great-grandchildren, Makayla, Colton, Lexi, Harlow and Nolan.

Russella lived on her own terms and dedicated her life to being a fantastic and wonderful mother. Russella excelled at supporting her husband and children through the many passions and difficulties of their lives.

She taught her children the importance of being loving, caring and giving to family and friends, all of which was passed on to their children. These same beliefs endeared her to many of the staff members at her final home, Havenwood of Onalaska.

Russella was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father and brother John “Buddy” Davis.

She is survived by her sister, Patsy Davis, and all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family.