Services are pending for Russ Weiler, 65, of Marshall, Texas.

Russ Weiler, a Paris native, ended his long battle with cancer on February 1, 2021. Russ, born on April 23, 1955, was the son of Si and Ann Weiler. He graduated from Paris High School in 1973 and then went on to earn a bachelor's degree in finance at East Texas State University in Commerce. After college Russ worked at Paris Savings and Loan but eventually chose to follow in his father's footsteps, delving in sheet metal and air conditioning. He spent many years in Houston, TX working for LETSOS, MLN, and DWD and also created his own company, CRS Sheet Metal.

Russ enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and hunting, playing chess, and golfing. He was an avid football fan, passionate about the Oklahoma Sooners and the Pittsburg Steelers. He even named one of his cats "Ju Ju."

Russ struggled with cancer for over ten years but never gave up. He defied the odds, and he baffled his doctors. Russ persevered through pain and suffering and always said, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Russ's smile, sense of humor, and zest for life will continue to inspire those he leaves behind, and he will always live in the hearts of those who loved him

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Si and Ann Weiler. He is survived by his fiancé and long-time partner, Jan Bussell. The devotion and compassion she gave Russ were unparalleled, and there are not enough words to adequately thank her for her support. Russ is also survived by his son Les Weiler and his wife Lisa of Austin, TX; his stepson Shawn Royer of Houston; his sister Leta Brownfield of Whitewright, TX; his sister Zara Westbrook and her husband Larry of Royse City, TX; Jan's daughters Kelli Horn (and her two daughters Amelia and Stella) and Ashley and her husband Denny Carreno, both of Whitehouse, TX, and the Bryan Mackey family of Paris.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Russ's memory to either Marshall Homecare and Hospice in Marshall, TX (111 E. Burleson St., Marshall, TX 75670) or the Si and Ann Weiler Scholarship Fund at Paris Junior College in Paris, TX (2400 Clarksville St., Paris, TX 75460).

*Special thanks to Bonita Armstrong and Lindsey Longoria who so lovingly tended to Russ while he was in hospice. Their generosity and kindness are greatly appreciated.