Russell Edmund Oestringer, 87, of Cheyenne, died on November 16, 2023 in Cheyenne.
He was born on August 28, 1936 in Highland, Illinois.
Russ retired from the United States Navy after 23 years of service at the rank of Chief Petty Officer and enjoyed a second retirement from Darigold in Washington State. Russ grew up on a farm in Illinois and enjoyed helping various people combine their crops in his retirement. He was an avid competitive shooter for over 50 years, and very serious about doing custom ammo reloading for himself and others. Over the years, he volunteered at the CFD Old West Museum, as well as at the Historic Governor's Mansion beside his beloved wife, Joy Oestringer. Just this year he received his 50 year certificate for being a member of the Fleet Reserve, of which he was very proud of.
Russ is survived by his sister, Louise Nobbe, who resides in Missouri; his son, Scott Oestringer who resides in Michigan; his daughter, Lori Hubbs who resides in Wyoming; and his grandsons, Johnathan Oestringer in Michigan, as well as Jacob Hubbs and Luke Hubbs, both serving in the United States Navy in Florida.
Russ was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joybell Oestringer; his mother, Mildred Oestringer; and his father, Edmund Oestringer.
Full Military Honors Services will be held at the Cheyenne National Cemetery in 2024.
Russell will be laid to rest next to his beloved wife Joybell Oestringer former United States Navy.