Russell Charles Dannecker, 69, died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was the husband of Barbara Frances (Byrnes) Dannecker, the late Louise Anne Dannecker and the late Janet Louise Dannecker.
Born in South Weymouth, Massachusetts he was a son of the late Howard Charles Dannecker, Jr and the late Dorothy Ann (Barker) Dannecker.
Russell is survived by his sons, Max Gillen Dannecker and his wife, Natalie of Kent, WA, Glenn Michael Nasfell of Central Falls, Corey Matthew Nasfell and his wife, Kim of Wytheville, VA, a daughter, Shelby DeFaria and her husband, Jose of Coventry, his grandchildren: Aubrey Lynn Dannecker, Bryce Gillen Dannecker, Azure Lin Nasfell, Skyla Ann Nasfell, Brockton Stanley Nasfell, Jayden Drew Nasfell, a brother, Ronald H. Dannecker and his wife, Kathleen, of East Amherst, NY, many loving nieces and nephews and their children. He was the father of the late Samuel Charles Dannecker and the late Charles Jacob Dannecker.
Russ was the former Senate Fiscal Advisor, Rhode Island Legislature before he retired in 2008.
He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served a Mission to the Preston England Temple. He also served as Elders Quorum President, Bishop, and as a Member of the Stake Presidency.
He was also a member and First Sargent of Battery B, 1st RILA
Russ will be remembered as a Loving Husband, Father & Genealogist. He was a devout Latter Day Saint, “enduring to the end”, a true Patriot & Defender of the Republic.
A visitation will be, Friday 4-8pm in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 551 Central Pike, Scituate, RI. His funeral will be held Saturday at 10am in the church. Burial will follow in Phillips Memorial Cemetery, Foster. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
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