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Russell (Rusty) Olin Campbell Obituary

Russell (Rusty) Olin Campbell passed away at his home in Divide, Colorado on December 16, 2015. He was born at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs on August 28, 1958 and graduated from Palmer High School.

During his lifetime he was a Marine, a meat cutter, a technician at Motorola in Phoenix AZ, a courtesy driver for Bronco Billy's and was especially well known and beloved for playing Santa Claus for various groups in the region.

He is survived by his wife Jill, his mother Diane Auburg, his step-father James D. Auburg, Sisters: Shirley Fisher, Tammy Wilhelm and Pam Paddack, 3 step sons and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Elmer Campbell.

Memorial service will be held at Living Hope Church, 640 W. Manitou Blvd (an extension of West Boulder), Colorado Springs at 1:00 PM, January 4, 2015.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jan. 2, 2016.

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Gary jones

September 25, 2025

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Yvonne Francois/ South

January 5, 2016

My heart breaks for your family. Rusty was very special to us all. His sense of humor, kind heart, infectious laugh and generosity made it hard to not become attached to him upon meeting him. He will be so missed by many. Love and Prayers to you all.

JF

January 4, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cindi Threlkeld

January 3, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of Rusty's passing. His big smile and gentle heart will be remembered. My thoughts are prayers are with all of you.

Peggy Norris

January 3, 2016

My love and prayers to Rusty's wife and family. Rusty was like a brother to me and my family, his smile and laughter always made my day.I have years and years of memory's. Rusty may you RIP. I love you,you will be missed.

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