{"id":44068,"date":"2026-08-12T06:32:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=44068"},"modified":"2026-08-12T14:23:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T19:23:29","slug":"russell-w-sandner-79-of-altamont","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/obits\/44068-russell-w-sandner-79-of-altamont\/","title":{"rendered":"Russell W. Sandner (79) of Altamont"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Russell W. Sandner, 79, of Altamont died at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at his home.<\/p>\n<p>According to Russell\u2019s wishes, there will be no services. Gieseking Funeral Home, Altamont is assisting the family with arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Russell Wayne Sandner was born on Sunday, December 22, 1946 in Sacramento, CA to Herman and Zella (Carter) Sandner. He married Sharen Krampe on February 17, 1995. He was an over the road truck driver for 50 years.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to his wife of over 31 years, he is survived by; his sons, Ricky (Alexis) Sandner, WI, Michael (Sunshine) Sandner, Placerville, CA, Trey Cramer, Kansas, Cody (Trish Rose) Krampe, Wisconsin and Jonathan (Hanna) Sandner-Wolff, Des Moines, IA; daughter, Veronica Chacon, Fremont, CA; grandchildren, Ryan Sandner, Jessica Archuletta and Macy; great grandchildren, Konnor Ustinowich, Kevin Ustinowich, Reid Sandner and Quinn Sandner.<\/p>\n<p>He was preceded in death by; his parents and brothers, Ronnie and Richard Sandner.<\/p>\n<p>Online condolences may be expressed at www.giesekingfh.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russell W. Sandner, 79, of Altamont died at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at his home. According to Russell\u2019s wishes, there will be no services. 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