Russell Joseph Falkenrath of Rolla passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022. He was 77 years of age.

Russell, the son of the late Robert Charles and Ruth Drew Falkenrath, was born March 13, 1945 in Rolla, MO. He was united in marriage to Sally Adams on August 24, 1997 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rolla, MO.

Russell is survived by his wife, Sally; son, Mark Anthony Falkenrath  and daughter, Melissa Falkenrath Maddox; sisters: Ruby Falkenrath Clouse, Janice Falkenrath Clapper, Reah Patricia Falkenrath Stevenson and Rachel Lisa Falkenrath Hansen and brothers: Ralph Scott Falkenrath and Randolph Falkenrath.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Rosalie Falkenrath Jones, and Ruth "Lil" Falkenrath Kamler; brothers: Ronald Falkenrath, Charles Raymond Falkenrath, Richard Falkenrath and Roy Falkenrath.

Russell served his country in the United States Army for 3 years.

Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday, June 24, 2022 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, MO. Prayer Service will be at 6 PM.

A funeral mass will be at 10 AM Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Rolla, MO with Father Greg Meystrik officiating.  Burial with Full Military Honors will be at Asher Cemetery in St. James, MO.

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Asher Cemetery.

Online condolences may be entered at Jonesfunerals.com.

All arrangements are under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, MO.

St. Patrick Catholic Church
17 St. Patricks Ln, Rolla MO 65401
Tel: 1-573-364-1435
Web: http://church.stpatsrolla.org

Asher Cemetery
1254 Wellington Dr, Rolla MO 65559
Tel: 1-573-465-1549