Russell Koski

Chassell

Russell W. Koski, 76, a resident of Chassell, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness.

Russ was born in Hancock, MI on November 12, 1949, to the late Axel and Ailien (Harmala) Koski. He was raised in Keweenaw Bay and was a graduate of the Baraga High School with the class of 1967. Following graduation, Russ attended Northern Michigan University where he received a bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting.

On December 11, 1976, he was united in marriage to the former Ruth Nordstrom.

Russ began his career in banking and retired in 2015 as the CFO of Superior National Bank after 44 years of dedicated service. He was a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church.

Besides his parents, Russell was preceded in death by his siblings: Viginia (Nasco) Keskey, MaryEllen Sorenson, Arthur Koski & Miriam Mercier, his brothers-in-law: Ernest Pietila, David Nasco, Melvin Keskey and Ray Mercier, and a great-granddaughter Annie Rautiola.

Russ is survived by his wife Ruth of Chassell

His Children: Janelle (Darin) Johnson of South Range

Jason (Nikki) Koski of Chassell

Lisa (Matthew) Frantti of Hartland

Beth (Matthew) Helminen of Hancock

Amy (Karl) Sturos of Hartland

Mark (Leah) Koski of Hancock

Philip (Karmen) Koski  of Calumet 

Craig (Shannon) Koski of Hancock

Kristin Koski of Chassell

44 grandchildren and their spouses, 3 great-grandchildren, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul Sorenson, Becky Koski, Ann Pietila, David (Judy) Nordstrom, numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Russell will be held at 2pm, Monday, March 16, 2026, at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton with Mark Halonen to officiate. Spring burial will take place in the Lakeside Cemetery of Hancock.

Friends may call on Monday, March 16, 2026 from 10am until 2pm at the First Apostolic Lutheran Church in Houghton.

To view this obituary or to send condolences online to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.

The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.