Russell Schmuhl

Russell Schmuhl passed away after a battle with cancer on June 5, 2023. Russ was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his daughters Kristen Kumar (Arvind), Sarah Vander Zanden(Jed), Gwen Pojasek (Andy); his son, Aaryn Schmuhl (Stacey) and his six grandchildren: Tara , Cody, Jackson, Theo, Christopher and Julia all of who loved him very much. He was preceded in death by his sister, LaRayne (Schmuhl) Sweeney and his parents, Benjamin and Caroline Schmuhl.

Russ grew up in Ripon, WI and graduated from Ripon High School. Later, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he was a true Badger fan despite their many football losses. He was proud to have served in the Army. He and Sandy settled in Andover Massachusetts and raised the kids. He enjoyed New England very much and loved bringing the family to the beach and spending time in the garden. His career in the customer service industry allowed him to travel extensively and he had many tales to share. He and Sandy moved to Colorado in 1998 where he worked with Supervalu. After retirement, he enjoyed many opportunities from opening a small business in Parker to working at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center. Russ and Sandy made many friends in their community of Centennial and enjoyed many gatherings with the Gourmet Group.

Russ brought his love of gardening and his bright sense of humor into his volunteer work out west; he was an active tour guide at the Denver Botanic Gardens and enjoyed supporting fundraising events. Russ was also a musician, he played the trumpet in high school and renewed his love for band music in Colorado where he joined several community bands and performed many holiday and celebratory concerts. Russ loved Christmastime, especially being together with family enjoying a meal. He lived a busy, full life. He was warm, generous, and his sense of humor brightened the room in a snap. He will be missed everyday.

A free public concert will be held July 1, 2023 at 1 pm where Russ will be remembered in Parker, CO at Ave Maria Church and loved ones are welcome. Donations in his name may be made to the Golden Eagles Community Band

c/o 7530 W 38th Ave.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 or venmo @GoldenEagleConcertBand