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Russell L. Stieg, 74, Milwaukee, formerly of Woodstock, died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee.
He was born Aug. 13, 1938, in Woodstock.
He served in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Unit. He was a longtime employee of Capitol Engineering, a division of Mercury Marine. He retired in 2004 and enjoyed spending his time fishing.
Survivors include a son, Jeffrey (Laurel) Stieg; a stepson, Steven Kriofsky; a grandson, Colton Stieg; the mother of his son, Peggy Lydic; a sister, Elaine (Robert) Steinwehe; a nephew Keith Steinwehe, Woodstock; a niece, Renee (Brian) Trei; and two great-nephews, Nick and Alex Trei, Charlotte, N.C.
Visitation and the funeral were July 1 at Heritage Funeral Home, Milwaukee.
Interment was private at Oakwood Rest Cemetery, Milwaukee.