Russell (Russ) Edward Beisner of Arnold, Missouri, passed away February 5, 2024 at the age of 80, he was born December 20, 1943 in San Diego, California to parents Edward (Toc) W. Beisner and Marie Frances Smith Beisner.

Russ was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, listed above, Sister Colette Marie Beisner Wolt, cousin Jerry Hilhas and great nephew Chase Allen LaZear.

Russ went to the University of Missouri then was a Medic in the United States Air Force, after being honorably discharged, he sang and played music professionally, he played: guitar, banjo, violin, keyboard and bass, he enjoyed entertaining. Wanting to be close to family Russ moved back to St Louis, MO and opened Family Affair Lounge in 1976 where he met his wife of 35 years Rebecca (Becky) J. Lamberson Beisner and had a daughter from a previous marriage Colette Marie Beisner Sonby. 

After 21 years in business he sold the lounge. A year later Russ worked at Home Depot and retired in 2007. Russ’ passions were enjoying family and friends, rescuing and adopting barker furbabies, he was a WWII buff and enjoyed watching football, boxing and MMA, and he was a proud American.

Russ was survived by his wife and daughter, listed above, Cousin Vernel Hilhas Stock & Don & there children, sisters in law and brothers in law:  Dalores L Lamberson Bolton, Russell E Lamberson and Teresa, Kathy L Cox Pearl and Bruce, Ira W (Bill) Cox III and Wanda, Kyle E Lamberson, Heather L Lamberson Holtschlag and Stephen.  Nieces and Nephews:  Kimberly M Wolt and Mike Gaa, Denise Marie, Baron V Wolt and Anna, Regina A Bolton Lazear and Travis, Daniel Lamberson, Alex Lamberson, Aimee Jo Lamberson and Joe Clarke, Geanie Pearl Hawkins and Mike, Shelby Pearl Hawkins and Andy, Justin Stowers Cox and Jessika, Angela Walker.  Great Nieces and Nephews:  Alena C Niccolai, Liberty L Gaa, Jordan M Savage, Ally M Owens, Kade Wolt, Chance A LaZear, Kinley J LaZear,Tegan E Sandell, Kyla R A Lamberson, Larnah G Lamberson, H Brooke Lamberson, Riley J Clarke, Novalee Burts, Memphis Hawkins, Ryan Lybarger, Kackson Lybarger, Amber Brewer.

Russ is Loved and Missed, he was a great husband, family man, friend, and a joy to be around.