Russell J. Landis, Sr.
May 12, 1948 - September 16, 2023 (Age 75)
Russell “Butch” John Landis Sr., 75, passed away on September 16, 2023, at his home in Gilbertsville, PA. He was the husband of Roxanne J. (Leszkowicz) Landis, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.
Born in Pottstown, PA, on May 12, 1948, Russell was the son of the late Charles M. Landis Sr. and Stella V. (Dotterer) Landis.
Russell graduated from Boyertown Area Senior High in 1966, and served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1969. He worked for Firestone Tire & Rubber Company until their closing in 1980, and then began working for H & K at the Reading site division as a blacktop and paving operator.
In addition to Roxanne, Russell is lovingly remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, Russell and Kristin Landis Jr.; his grandchildren, McKenna and Carter; and his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Landis.
In addition to his parents, Russell was predeceased by his son, Rodney Landis; his brothers, Walter Landis, Kenneth Landis, Charles Landis, Richard Landis, Gerald Landis, and William Landis; and his sisters, Doris Thornton, Betty Weinsteiger, June Mauger, and Shirley Searfoss.
A viewing will take place on September 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Houck & Gofus Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 955 N. Charlotte St., Pottstown, PA 19464. A Life Celebration will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place after the service at Highland Memorial Park, 701 Farmington Ave., Pottstown, PA 19464.
Although flowers will be greatly appreciated, please feel free to consider a donation in Russell's memory to Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.