Partner Richard Casilac, Robert "Goat" Conrad
Queer Places:
4040 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Wesley Alfred "Wessie" Russell (June 14, 1929 - October 24, 2008) was born
to Anita and Wes Russell in Mill Valley, and resided in San Francisco since
1952. Russell met his partner, Richard Casilac (June 18, 1929 - December 11,
2001), in 1953, sharing 48 loving
years until Richard's death in 2001. He met Robert "Goat" Conrad in 2002, with whom he
shared love until his death. A branch manager for Gibraltar S&L, Russell
retired early to volunteer extensively with hospice during the AIDS epidemic.
Upon retirement, Russell took off his business suit and never to put it back
on. As his hair and beard flourished, so did his exploration of life. In 1987
Russell discovered the Radical Faeries. Changed forever, he also found
soulmates in the Billy Community. He was funny, bright, wild, full-hearted and
wise, sweet, generous and deeply loved.
Wessie Russell died at home, on October 24, 2008, after a life of love,
laughter and friendship. He was survived by his partner Goat.
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