Obituary: Russell “Todd” McEldowney
Russell “Todd” McEldowney, 85, of Rhinelander died Sunday, May 26, 2013, in Rhinelander. He was born Aug. 18, 1927, to Hallie and James McEldowney in West Salem. He is survived by his second wife, Georgia; sons Todd and Patrick (Maki); stepchildren Cindy (David) Biser, Susan (Don) Broadbridge and Tim Harm; two sisters, Carole (Eldy) Thomas and Cathy Moren; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, and a sister, Bonnie Whitlock. He joined the Navy and served on Midway Island. He was honored to be in the Hodag Hall of Fame and was honored by the Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association for his contribution to high school sports. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ with Rev. Dr. Christopher Hucker officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Carlson Funeral Home, and from 10 a.m. until just prior to the service at the church Saturday. A memorial is being established in his name and may be directed to his family. (Carlson Funeral Home)
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