Body Identified As Russell Nielsen
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Updated: 9:02 AM May 21, 2008
Body Identified As Russell Nielsen
The Rusk County Coroner has identified the body found in the Chippewa River as 30-year-old Russell Nielsen of Rice Lake.
Posted: 9:02 AM May 21, 2008
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Posted by: Tanya Guerra (Vojtasek) Location: Ellsworth, WI on May 23, 2008 at 09:44 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to Russ's family and friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and was always making everyone laugh. He will be missed by so many people and he will never be forgotton. RIP Russell!!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Rice Lake on May 21, 2008 at 12:14 PM

My heart breaks by the sad end to this story. He is in a better place and in good hands. I hope the family can now have closure. Hold on to the memories and he'll live on in your hearts!! My thoughts and prayers are with all who are affected by the loss of this fine young fella. God Bless!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 21, 2008 at 12:01 PM

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO CARRIE, ETHAN AND THE REST OF RUSS'S FAMILY!! WE ARE GOING TO MISS HIM SO MUCH!! HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON!! HE WILL BE MISSED!! CARRIE JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND THE GOOD YEARS WITH HIM!! HE LOVED YOU AND ETHAN LOTS!!
Posted by: margie Location: madison, wi on May 21, 2008 at 11:29 AM

Vicki, I am so, so sorry for Russell, for you, and for Russell's entire family and friends. I know that my words cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss of your son. Please know that I have been thinking about Russell & you since I heard of his disappearance and will continue to have you both in my thoughts. Please take care, margie
Posted by: Anonymous on May 20, 2008 at 08:48 PM

thoughts and prayers are with the neilsen and pias family. russ will be greatly missed he was a wonderful and funny guy
Posted by: Tanya on May 20, 2008 at 08:35 PM

To the family I know this is not how you wanted the outcome to be but I also know that you wanted him found. Maybe now you will be able to find the peace and closure you need. There isnt words to begin to describe how deeply saddened I am for our loss. Russ was a wonderful man his vibrent smile and personality will never be forgotten. Love you All
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