Russell Dean Jones

Russell Dean Jones, born June 26, 1941, grew up in Hampton, graduated from Hampton High School in 1959, and began working at Maytag. He married Shirley Hansen of Coulter, and they moved to Newton where he worked as an Industrial Engineer for 38 years until his retirement.

Russ enjoyed fishing, hunting,and collecting rocks and artifacts. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite FreeMason, a 50 year member of Lodge 59 in Newton. He was married to Shirley, the love of his life, for 33 years. They raised two children, Lori and Steve. Russ died Aug. 26, 2024.

Russ is survived by his children: Lori (Phil) Ruge-Jones and Steve (Laura) Jones; five grandchildren, Kayla (Rob) Hammons, Jonah (Ashley) Jones, Grace “Ryan” Jones, Luisa Ruge-Jones, and Lucas (Lexi) Ruge-Jones; and six great-grandchildren, Camren, Vada, Rose, Tyler, Alessa, and Delphina. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Lorraine Jones of Hampton.

A funeral service will be held at St.John Lutheran Church in rural Hampton, Iowa Saturday, September 28, 11:00 am. Memorials may be sent to Russ Jones Memorial Fund at Advantage Credit Union, 121 W. 3rd St. N., Newton, IA 50208.