Russell O. Stone

Stone, Russell O. Born to Eternal Life on January 31, 2021 at the age of 90. Beloved father of Cindy (Don) Kempka. Loving grandfather of Jessica (Mark) Birkholz and Daniel (Katy) Kempka. Proud great-grandfather of Lindsey, Emily, and Shawn Birkholz and Joshua Kempka. He is further survived by his beloved sister Doris Stone; sisters-in-law Barbara Gaskell and Elaine Stone; son-in-law Tom Kojis, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Sr. and Lowie Stone; dear wife Colette; daughter Kathleen Kojis-Stone; sister Frances Swafford, and brothers Kenneth Stone Jr. and Arthur Stone Sr., who have welcomed him into God’s Kingdom. Personal private prayer will be held at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (116-IHM Site), 1212 S. 117th St. West Allis, WI, on Saturday, February 13th from 10:30-10:55am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org). Russ began his adult life serving in the US Navy. After his tour of duty, he chose to begin a career in masonry in Milwaukee, WI where he met his beloved wife Colette and started a family. Russ left masonry to pursue a career in Pharmacy and opened his own business, Stone’s Pharmacy, where he served the community until his retirement. He was a spiritual man and served in the church in many capacities as well as remaining active in the local American Legion Post, golfing, league bowling, and enjoying his card club. Above all, family was most important to Russ, and he invested generously in the futures of his loved ones. His legacy of faith, family, and service will live on in the many lives he touched.