Russell "Rusty" N. Gray

Russell Norman Gray, age 81 of Sterling Illinois formerly of Maple Grove, Minnesota passed away unexpectedly August 23rd with his loving family surrounding him. He was at Spitzer Lake in Clitherall, MN where he loved to be. Preceded in death by his parents Russell & Dorothy Gray and loving wife Dianne Lynn Gray. Survived by his two children and Son-in-law Tina Gray-Aus (Jaymyn) and Todd Gray; 5 Grandchildren Joshua, Kaitlyn, Danielle, McKay and Olivia; and many family and friends. Celebration of Life will be held at the American Legion Post 296. 601 1st Avenue Sterling, Illinois at 2:00 PM on Saturday September 27th. A public Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery 76001 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN will be held on Thursday, October 2nd at 12:30 PM. Assembly Area 3. Please arrive no more than 20 minutes prior. Immediately following will be a Celebration of Life at the American Legion Post 99 5600 34th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN for his final farewell