Rebecca Mae (Lindstrom) Russler, 70, of Fresno, CA, passed away on February 27, 2024. She was a devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Rebecca was a lifelong Lutheran who actively participated in church through her music, fellowship, and numerous committees. Rebecca had a double lung transplant in 2014 and despite more recent complications she continued to demonstrate exceptional faith and grace as her life unfolded.

Rebecca is survived by her husband, Mike Russler; her daughter Sandra, son-in-law Matt Stemple, and grandson Harrison; son Steven and daughter-in-law Kathleen Russler, and the 10 Russler grandchildren Nia, Kevin, Eve, Gretta, Grant, Nikki, Kate, Fiona, Chloe, and Jonathan. She is also survived by her sisters Paula Minugh, Ruth and Vince DiSanto; brothers Daniel and sister-in-law Barbie Lindstrom, and Tom and sister-in-law Linda Lindstrom; sisters-in-law Kathy Russler, Carol Skiles, Teddi Russler; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Lindstrom, father Chester Lindstrom, brother Gary Lindstrom, brother-in-law Dan Russler, mother-in-law Betty Starkey, and father-in-law Ted Russler.

Becky graduated from Clovis High School where she met her future husband Mike. Her first bachelor's degree was in criminology but she wanted an active caring profession. She obtained an associate degree in nursing from Fresno City College, and bachelor's and master's in nursing, from CSU Fresno. Rebecca's long health career included roles at Valley Medical Center in acute care, school nursing, and as a primary care family nurse practitioner. She retired in 2014 from the Student Health Center, CSU Fresno.

She was a devoted member of Hope Lutheran Church in Fresno, where she was active in music ministry (choir, bells, organ), Sunday school, VBS, Church Council, and numerous committees. Rebecca enjoyed quilting, playing cello, puzzles, fishing, hiking, and games of all types. She cherished the times she could spend with her grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 5435 N. Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93710, with a reception to follow in the Community Hall.

In honor of Rebecca, the family requests donations to Donor Network West at 12667 Alcosta Blvd. Ste. 500, San Ramon, CA 94583.