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William Everett Russell 1946 - 2009

William Everett Russell of Indiana was born on August 12, 1946 at Kewanna, Indiana, and died at age 62 years old on June 23, 2009 at Leiter's Ford, Indiana.

William Everett Russell

Bill Russell

Indiana

August 12, 1946

Kewanna, Indiana

June 23, 2009

Leiter's Ford, Indiana

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08/12

1946

Birthday

August 12, 1946

Birthdate

Kewanna, Indiana

Birthplace

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Early Life & Education

Bill graduated from Argos High School, Argo, Indiana, 1964
06/23

2009

Death

June 23, 2009

Death date

Accident

Cause of death

Leiter's Ford, Indiana
Death location

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Obituary

William E. Russell Aug. 12, 1946 - June 23, 2009 ROCHESTER - It was Tuesday afternoon, June 23rd, an apparent routine day of disking the fields turned to tragedy and great sadness when Michael, Bill's grandson, and key farming partner found him down in the field and unresponsive, on one of the family's farms. William "Bill" Russell was born in Kewanna to Everett W. and Pauline Ault Russell on August 12, 1946. He was one of three children growing up with sisters Barbara and Becky. As a young man, Bill grew up on his family's Richland Township farm. A hobby of his youth was hunting rabbit and fishing on the farm. He was a graduate of the Argos High School class of 1964. He attended Ft. Wayne Business College and studied accounting. Later our country beckoned him, answering the call Bill was a proud member of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War. During his tour of duty he was awarded 2 bronze stars. On September 20, 1969 in Leiter's Ford, he married Victoria Bell "Vicky" McGlothlin. Their marriage spanned nearly 40 years. Vicky passed away on April 5, 2008 following a valiant fight with cancer. Their union produced three children Scott, Gretchen and Haidee. On January 31, 2009, in Logansport, he married Beth Lucile Davis who survives at home. Bill was a skilled man and versatile with many interests. He worked at Sealed Power until it's closing. Later he was an employee of the Pat Hiatt Construction Company. Bill served the Aubbee Community for 39 years as a volunteer firefighter until his health required he step aside. As an entrepreneur Bill founded the Able Home Care Service back in 1982. He is currently co-owner of the company. Bill continued to drive the school bus for the Culver Community Schools. With a desire to serve his community and friends Bill was currently a member of the Fulton County Board of Zoning Appeals, the Aubbeenaubee Improvement Corporation and served as a former member of the Hazardous Waste Committee. Bill enjoyed several passions in life: his church, his family, farming and 4-H. An active member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints he fulfilled many callings as a servant to his church. Farming and 4-H were paramount to his family. As the patriarch of the Russell clan, Bill instilled traditional family values, work ethic to his children and grandchildren. Togetherness was a key element of this close-knit family's success. Whether it was the special care given to the cattle or goats or sharing trade secrets and techniques on construction-Bill was there to lead the family pack. It was just a few years back and the family erected a barn with Grandpa Bill overseeing the project. With sheer guts and determination Bill battled cancer's grasp and prevailed as a survivor. He leaves behind his family who loved and adored him, the church family with whom he worshiped, along with his buddies at the Marshall County 4-H Beef Barn, students who he safely took to school and returned home each day, the Aubbee Volunteer Firefighters and the many friends he made along the pathways of life's journey to cherish his memory of the many good times they shared. Survivors include wife Beth at home. One son Scott Russell and wife Kellie and their children Claire, Madeline, Laura, Jessica, Katelyn and Evelyn all of Plain City, Utah, two daughters Gretchen Johnson and husband Scott and their children Michael, Renae, Rebekah and Elizabeth, Haidee and husband Michael Temme and their children Zachary, Russell, and Alexandra all of Leiter's Ford. Bill's extended children include Kristina Risner, Richard Ganshow, Karla and husband Mitch Rutledge, Rob and Kira Bettcher and his foreign exchange daughter Jantje Roder of Germany. Also surviving are 2 step-sons Jim Davis and wife Jessica of Monticello, IN and Mike Davis and wife Kelly of Aults, Oklahoma a step-daughter Sarah Davis and companion Josh Isom of Monticello, IN 7 grandchildren of his extended family, 5 step-grandchildren and his faithful and loving canine companion Wilson, a Springer Spaniel, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and two sisters Barbara Wagoner and Becky Nelson. A celebration of the life of MR. William "Bill" Russell will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Good Family Funeral Home 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester, with President William Tincher presiding. Friends may visit with his family from 4:00 - 8:00 on Saturday and an hour prior to services. He will be laid to rest at the Leiter's Ford IOOF Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the LeRoy Shelton American Legion Post and the Manitou Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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William Everett Russell lived 10 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.

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