Obituary for Russell Gordon Dorow
Russell G. Dorow, age 75, of Oshkosh, left this world peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving children and eldest granddaughter, Beth. Russ was born on July 19, 1946 to Gordon and Beatrice Dorow. His happiest childhood memories were made during summers spent on the farm of his grandparents, Elmer and Meta Ziebell Kent in New London.
Russ married Betty Terry on June 19, 1965 and they had six children. He worked at Rockwell for 37 years as a CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist and then spent another five years at Oshkosh Truck. He was a damn hard worker who always made time to help family and friends out with any project they had going on, never expecting a thing in return. He was a master at turning wrenches and working on cars. In his free time, he enjoyed playing in cribbage leagues (who has two 29’s?!), horseshoes and bowling. His heart truly was golden and anyone he met came to love him as well. He made any event or party or regular old day special just with his presence.
Russ is survived by Betty Dorow and their children: Laurie (Gerald) Boyke, Robert Dorow (Lisa Berndt), Kathy (Mickey) Stalberger, Karen Cantrell (Michael Derleth) and Holly (Marc) Shapiro; seven grandchildren: Jed (Naomi), Beth (Mike) and Zack, Scarlett, Drew, and Stella, and Lily; two great-granddaughters: Hailey and Brooklynn; his youngest sister, Janet Fischer; brother-in-law, James Peppler; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Michael; his parents; brother, Vernon; three sisters: Judy Thielke, Darlene Draves and Jean Peppler; two brothers-in-law: Carlton Draves and Paul Fischer; and numerous beloved family and friends.
The family would like to thank the caring ICU staff at Aurora in Oshkosh and the aides of their hospice team for honoring his wishes and supporting our family during this great loss. He came to this earth to love, that was his mission, and he literally gave his entire heart. Only in death do we understand life.
Per his wishes, there will not be a formal service. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Winkler's Westward Ho 11am - 5pm. to honor the special man we called Daddy Cool and to share countless stories, laughs and love that he brought to everyone who knew him. He was deeply loved, and will be deeply missed.
Russ married Betty Terry on June 19, 1965 and they had six children. He worked at Rockwell for 37 years as a CNC Mill & Lathe Machinist and then spent another five years at Oshkosh Truck. He was a damn hard worker who always made time to help family and friends out with any project they had going on, never expecting a thing in return. He was a master at turning wrenches and working on cars. In his free time, he enjoyed playing in cribbage leagues (who has two 29’s?!), horseshoes and bowling. His heart truly was golden and anyone he met came to love him as well. He made any event or party or regular old day special just with his presence.
Russ is survived by Betty Dorow and their children: Laurie (Gerald) Boyke, Robert Dorow (Lisa Berndt), Kathy (Mickey) Stalberger, Karen Cantrell (Michael Derleth) and Holly (Marc) Shapiro; seven grandchildren: Jed (Naomi), Beth (Mike) and Zack, Scarlett, Drew, and Stella, and Lily; two great-granddaughters: Hailey and Brooklynn; his youngest sister, Janet Fischer; brother-in-law, James Peppler; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his infant son, Michael; his parents; brother, Vernon; three sisters: Judy Thielke, Darlene Draves and Jean Peppler; two brothers-in-law: Carlton Draves and Paul Fischer; and numerous beloved family and friends.
The family would like to thank the caring ICU staff at Aurora in Oshkosh and the aides of their hospice team for honoring his wishes and supporting our family during this great loss. He came to this earth to love, that was his mission, and he literally gave his entire heart. Only in death do we understand life.
Per his wishes, there will not be a formal service. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Winkler's Westward Ho 11am - 5pm. to honor the special man we called Daddy Cool and to share countless stories, laughs and love that he brought to everyone who knew him. He was deeply loved, and will be deeply missed.