Russell Wayne Fye, Sr.

McMinnville, TN resident and Abrams, WI native Russell Wayne Fye, Sr., age 88, was born April 30, 1937 and died March 15, 2026 surrounded by his family, following an extended illness. 

A U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam and retired assembly technician with Uniroyal Corporation, he was the son of the late Edward and Eva Baker Fye. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by all seventeen of his brothers and sisters.

Mr. Fye is survived by his spouse of over 61 years, Genevieveann Last Fye of McMinnville, TN; son Russell (Barbara) Fye, Jr.; granddaughters, Bethany (Seth) Fye-Mesaros and Marissa Fye and many other family and friends.

Visitation and funeral service will be held at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, WI and arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.