Russell Lee “Pudge” Egolf, 78, of Rochester, died at 12:31 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1938 in North Manchester to Earl E. and Emma Lenore (Pratt) Egolf.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife and soulmate, Janet Egolf of Rochester; two daughters, Jami (Jorge) Rodriguez of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and Traci (Steve) Porretta of Eagle Mountain, Utah; and five grandchildren, Justin Rodriguez, Jenna Rodriguez, Jaryn Rodriguez, Jordan Rodriguez, and Vienna Porretta. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Vincenza Porretta.

Per Pudge’s request, there will be no calling or services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

Preferred memorials are the charity of the Donor’s choice or the Fulton County Animal Shelter