Obituary for Russell Lee Frakes
In Loving Memory
Russell Lee Frakes
December 2, 1963 – April 1, 2022
Russell Lee Frakes, 59, of Springfield, Missouri passed away suddenly of natural causes on April
1, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 2, 1963.
Russell (Rusty) graduated from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, MO. He received an
Associates of Arts and Sciences degree in Computer Information Systems from Ozarks
Technical Community College. Russell enjoyed many hobbies such as reading, cooking,
drawing, gaming, trivia, science fiction, movies and TV.
Russell discovered comic books at a very young age and would spend his allowance building a
collection. Comics inspired his love for drawing and art, often drawing superheroes for his
friends and family. His creativity brought smiles to those around him.
Along with a love of comics, Russell had a fervent love of reading--especially sci-fi. In
elementary school, he looked forward to the weekly school trips to the library where he’d read
Danny Dunn books. Being cherished memories for Russell, he would re-read them throughout
his adult life.
Russell was well known for his love of the culinary arts. He enjoyed cooking as a treat to
himself and his loved ones, equipped with all the best kitchen gadgets and appliances. His
favorite holiday was Thanksgiving; he would have at least 3 practice Thanksgiving meals a year
to keep his skills honed for the real deal. In his role as a loving and goofy uncle, Russell passed
his interests along to his nieces and nephews. Remembered as the dancing artist uncle who would
loudly sing off-key, his joy for reading and entertainment media lives on in his nieces and nephews.
Russell is survived by his mother, Kathleen Frakes of Carrollton, his older brother, Christopher
Frakes of Carrollton, his sister Kathy Gress and husband Dave of Springfield, MO as well as
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Dean Frakes; his grandparents (both sides); his
baby brother, Tim Frakes; beloved niece, Devan Frakes and numerous aunts and uncles.
Per his wishes, Russell was cremated and his remains will be laid to rest in a private memorial
at New Pleasant Park Cemetery, DeWitt, Missouri. The family thanks you for the kind words of
love and support.
Russell Lee Frakes
December 2, 1963 – April 1, 2022
Russell Lee Frakes, 59, of Springfield, Missouri passed away suddenly of natural causes on April
1, 2022. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on December 2, 1963.
Russell (Rusty) graduated from Brunswick High School in Brunswick, MO. He received an
Associates of Arts and Sciences degree in Computer Information Systems from Ozarks
Technical Community College. Russell enjoyed many hobbies such as reading, cooking,
drawing, gaming, trivia, science fiction, movies and TV.
Russell discovered comic books at a very young age and would spend his allowance building a
collection. Comics inspired his love for drawing and art, often drawing superheroes for his
friends and family. His creativity brought smiles to those around him.
Along with a love of comics, Russell had a fervent love of reading--especially sci-fi. In
elementary school, he looked forward to the weekly school trips to the library where he’d read
Danny Dunn books. Being cherished memories for Russell, he would re-read them throughout
his adult life.
Russell was well known for his love of the culinary arts. He enjoyed cooking as a treat to
himself and his loved ones, equipped with all the best kitchen gadgets and appliances. His
favorite holiday was Thanksgiving; he would have at least 3 practice Thanksgiving meals a year
to keep his skills honed for the real deal. In his role as a loving and goofy uncle, Russell passed
his interests along to his nieces and nephews. Remembered as the dancing artist uncle who would
loudly sing off-key, his joy for reading and entertainment media lives on in his nieces and nephews.
Russell is survived by his mother, Kathleen Frakes of Carrollton, his older brother, Christopher
Frakes of Carrollton, his sister Kathy Gress and husband Dave of Springfield, MO as well as
numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Dean Frakes; his grandparents (both sides); his
baby brother, Tim Frakes; beloved niece, Devan Frakes and numerous aunts and uncles.
Per his wishes, Russell was cremated and his remains will be laid to rest in a private memorial
at New Pleasant Park Cemetery, DeWitt, Missouri. The family thanks you for the kind words of
love and support.