Russell "Rusty" Roe

Russell "Rusty" D. Roe, 52, of Waterville, IA, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date in Old West Paint Creek Cemetery, rural Waukon. Condolences may be sent to Greg and Suzanne Gilbertson at 12 7th Avenue NE, Waukon, IA 52172. Memorials may be directed to the Waterville Ambulance Service. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements for the family.

Russell David Roe was born December 28, 1967, in Waukon, IA, the son of Allen and Suzanne (Troendle) Roe. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and attended Waukon schools, later receiving his GED. Rusty served in the U.S. Army from 1985 to 1987. He worked as a mentor for young adults at Wyalusing Academy and TASC for several years. Rusty also worked as a meat cutter for Quillin's in Waukon.

He enjoyed music, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, mushroom hunting, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved his dogs Fasha and Katie.

Survivors include his parents Greg and Suzanne Gilbertson of Waukon; his sister Deanna (John) Heying of Calmar, IA; two nieces: Katelyn and Alison Heying; and one nephew Thomas Heying. He was preceded in death by his father Allen; his grandparents: Orrin and Julia Roe, Carl and Rita Troendle, and Gordon and Donna Gilbertson; and a nephew Jacob Heying.