Michael E. Russell Sr, 59, of Polk, Pa., passed away peacefully at his home with his wife on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mike was born Aug. 31, 1964, in Grove City, the son of Earl "Buck" Russell and Leora Parquette Russell.

Mike graduated from Grove City High School.

Mike was married to Brenda L. Switzer on June 22, 2002, and she survives.

He was most recently employed at Montgomery Truss and Panel as a forklift operator, retiring after 37 years due to his health struggles in October of this year.

Mike was an active member of the Clarion County Rod and Gun in Knox and the American Bowlers Association.

Mike loved all sports but he was especially a die-hard Steelers fan.

He loved NASCAR and went to many race tracks with his racing buddies. He would go to Michigan International Speedway annually with his wife, children, family, and friends.

He enjoyed cornhole, annual Labor Day gatherings, bowling, and most importantly, spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and family.

Loved ones to cherish Mike's memory are his wife, Brenda Russell; his mother, Leora Russell; his children, Tricia (Jamie) Tasker, Kristan (Kellen) Russell, Michael (Ashley) Russell, Kayleigh Russell, and Gary (Amanda) Whitling; his grandchildren, Sierra Bell, Peyton Sellers, Reagan Tasker, Brayden Russell, Kori Tasker, Julianna Newbill, and Carson Russell; brothers and sisters, Rick Russell, Rob Russell (Lori), Karen Carter (Fred), and Donna Rudolph (Tim); his mother-in-law, Sandy (Barry) Switzer; brothers-in-law, Bob Switzer (Becky) and Bruce (Shannon) Switzer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mike was welcomed into heaven by his father, Buck Russell; his father-in-law, Gary Switzer; his pal, Grandpa (Norman) Weaver; sister-in-law, Janet Russell; several aunts and uncles; and his maternal and paternal grandparents.