Donald L. Russell, age 84 of Salem, passed away on November 23, 2020 at Salem Township Hospital in Salem. Donald was born on June 15, 1936 the son of Henry and Etta (Fisher) Russell. He married Anna J. (Robertson) Russell on January 10, 1981 in Kinmundy, IL, and she survives in Salem. Survivors include his wife; children, Donna Russell, Karen King and husband John, Donald L. Russell Jr., David Russell and wife Wendy, and John Henry Russell and wife Diane all of Louisville, KY; two step children, Penny Odle and husband David of Crestwood, KY and Adam Minton of Clarkston, KY; six grandchildren, Tara Beam and husband Tony, Gena Russell and husband Robin, Sara Russell, Travis Russell and wife Shaina, Donnie Russell III, and Maryann Russell; five step grandchildren, Amber Minton, David Minton and wife Peggy, Deidre Stevenson and husband Adam, Caleb W.T. Odle, and Breanna Potter and husband Jared; several great grandchildren; several friends and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Sharon; brother, Jerry Russell; granddaughter, Shelby; grandson, David Russell Jr.; and step grandson, Adam Dale Minton, Jr. Donald was a journeyman binder and worked at World Color Press. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Salem. Funeral services for Donald L. Russell will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Larry Shelton and Bill Price officiating. There will be a visitation on Monday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at Crouse Funeral Home in Salem. Those in attendance are asked to please wear a mask and to observe social distancing. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday December 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the Louisville Memorial Gardens East in Crestwood, KY. Memorial contributions can be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children, or the donor’s choice and can be left at the Crouse Funeral Home in Salem who is assisting the family with arrangements. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Donald L. Russell, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.