Russel Miner, 89, of rural Pleasant Plains, IL, passed away on March 14, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1933, to Tommy and Nellie (Rouland) Miner in rural Waverly. He married Willetta "Billie" Bachmann in Pleasant Plains on February 11, 1955. He is survived by his wife, Billie; two daughters, Tami (Clay) Smith of New Berlin, and LeeAnn (Alan) Gondek of Girard; five grandchildren, Tashia (John) Ryan of Pleasant Plains, Aaron (Laura) Smith of Franklin, Eric Smith of New Berlin, Gary (Bobbie Jean) Reavis of New Berlin, and Kate (Matt) Crocker of New Berlin; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Rolland (Lil) Miner of Golconda; one sister-in-law, Jan (Wayne) Howard of Pleasant Plains; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Peggy Sue. Russel loved to share his memories and his passion for antique tractors. He spent his life enjoying the simplicity of country living, traveling, farming, and making new friends. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Pleasant Plains and served his country in the Korean War Conflict. Russel will be missed by all of his family and friends that he met along the way. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pleasant Plains, with burial at Pleasant Plains Cemetery. The family will meet friends 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial donations are suggested to Pleasant Plains Fire Protection District or to Zion Lutheran Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Zion Lutheran Church Saturday, March 19, 2022 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 525 N Cartwright Street Pleasant Plains, Illinois 62677 Funeral Service Zion Lutheran Church Saturday, March 19, 2022 11:00 AM 525 N Cartwright Street Pleasant Plains, Illinois 62677