Kenneth F. Russell, age 70, passed away April 20, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born October 12, 1948 in Paulding, Ohio to Donald and Leah (Stemen) Russell. Ken married Suzanne Christine Moyer on April 27, 1968 in Chardon, OH. Ken served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era aboard the submarine USS …
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Kenneth F. Russell, age 70, passed away April 20, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born October 12, 1948 in Paulding, Ohio to Donald and Leah (Stemen) Russell. Ken married Suzanne Christine Moyer on April 27, 1968 in Chardon, OH. Ken served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era aboard the submarine USS Henry L. Stimson (SSBN-655) as a Gold Crew Member.
He was a member of Chapel United Methodist Church. Ken retired from the Perry Plant in 2009 where he worked in the Compliance Department and was part of the original start up crew for the plant. Ken enjoyed boating, gardening, pheasant hunting, sporting dogs and fishing. He was also a Cleveland sport fan as well as an avid OSU Buckeye fan and liked to travel the world. Ken especially loved to prepare and host Sunday dinners. Nobody ever went away hungry!
Ken is survived by his wife Suzanne; daughters Christina (Matthew) Wiley and Alicia Stegall; grandchildren Dylan (Bryanna Bauman) McFarland, Devon McFarland, Mackenzie and Colin Wiley; brothers Rex Russell and Kevin Russell; sisters, Arline Gloor and Thelma Lannan; brother-in-law, David Moyer and sister and brother–in-law Carol and David Cary; god-daughter, Kerry (Kyle) Green; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paul Arthur and Donald Leroy Russell; sister, Ruth Wilmoth; brother-in-law Max Gloor; beloved sister-in-law Joyce Russell; mother and father-in-law Isabelle and Maurice Moyer; son-in-law William Stegall and nephew John Moyer.
Friends will be received 1-3 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Wednesday April 24, 2019 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26, River Street, Madison, OH. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Thursday April 25, 2019 at Chapel United Methodist Church, 2019 Hubbard Road, Madison OH with 1 hour of visitation prior to the service.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is assisting Ken’s family.
Online obituary and guest book at www.behmfuneral.com.
left a message on April 27, 2019:
To the Russell Family, On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Ken’s passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Ken, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS Henry L. Stimson, will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!! ETR1(SS) Kenneth F. Russell US Navy Submarine Veteran Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Charleston Base Submarine Veterans Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret. Base Chaplain
left a message on April 27, 2019:
To Suzanne and the Russell Family, On behalf of the USS Henry L Stimson SSBN655 Association, I offer you our sincere condolences on Ken's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Ken will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a Stimson shipmate and a great Patriot. Ken's name has been placed on the Eternal Patrol page of the Stimson Website: http://ssbn655.org/eternal-patrol/eternal-patrol.html ETR1(SS) Kenneth F. Russell US Navy Submarine Veteran Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret Secretary/Webmaster SSBN 655 Association
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left a message on April 23, 2019:
In memory of Kenneth F. Russell, Glenn Sanderson lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on April 22, 2019:
left a message on April 22, 2019:
In memory of Kenneth F. Russell, THELMA LANNAN lit a candle
left a message on April 22, 2019:
In memory of Kenneth F. Russell, THELMA LANNAN lit a candle
left a message on April 22, 2019:
Uncle Kenneth is my godfather...him and Suzzane are very important people in my life. Always been there for big events in my life. They still send me birthday and Christmas cards..and it's still exciting to look for them in the mail every year. I'd say my most special moment was when Kenneth walked me down the isle with my dad on my wedding day. It's a moment I will always cherish..what a great man he was! I'm so very lucky he was in my life...just never enough time with the ones we love!
left a message on April 22, 2019:
Ken and Suzanne have been such an important influence in my life. Without them, I would never have met my husband, Larry, nor live where we do, have the friends and family we have. They have opened their home to us. We have visited with them many times over the years at Dave and Carol’. Ken had a quirky sense of humor and was a wonderful man, who will be sorely missed.
left a message on April 22, 2019:
As fellow "in-laws", we shared Grandchildren and all their performances... baseball, football, cheering the cheerleader, Scout functions, band concerts, dance recitals and more. We met at Christina's and Matt's house for many, many family celebrations and holidays... AND every Halloween! I would always wear my big, black festive witch's hat. Ken would look at me and say... "where's your costume??" ? Ken and Suzanne would hold down the fort, passing out candy to the Trick-or-Treaters while Jeff and I went out with the costumed ones on their candy quest. When we all got back to the house tired, sometimes cold and often wet ☔︎ it was Ken's job to "check the candy" which he did thoroughly and never once was he caught pocketing any of the "best ones" ! He was a quiet, stately man who loved his family. He leaves a big hole in the hearts of all those who knew and respected him and loved him so very much!!
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left a message on April 27, 2019:
To the Russell Family, On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Ken’s passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Ken, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS Henry L. Stimson, will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!! ETR1(SS) Kenneth F. Russell US Navy Submarine Veteran Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Charleston Base Submarine Veterans Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret. Base Chaplain
left a message on April 27, 2019:
To Suzanne and the Russell Family, On behalf of the USS Henry L Stimson SSBN655 Association, I offer you our sincere condolences on Ken's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Ken will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin”, a Stimson shipmate and a great Patriot. Ken's name has been placed on the Eternal Patrol page of the Stimson Website: http://ssbn655.org/eternal-patrol/eternal-patrol.html ETR1(SS) Kenneth F. Russell US Navy Submarine Veteran Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret Secretary/Webmaster SSBN 655 Association
left a message on April 24, 2019:
left a message on April 23, 2019:
left a message on April 23, 2019:
In memory of Kenneth F. Russell, Glenn Sanderson lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
left a message on April 22, 2019:
left a message on April 22, 2019:
In memory of Kenneth F. Russell, THELMA LANNAN lit a candle
left a message on April 22, 2019:
In memory of Kenneth F. Russell, THELMA LANNAN lit a candle
left a message on April 22, 2019:
Uncle Kenneth is my godfather...him and Suzzane are very important people in my life. Always been there for big events in my life. They still send me birthday and Christmas cards..and it's still exciting to look for them in the mail every year. I'd say my most special moment was when Kenneth walked me down the isle with my dad on my wedding day. It's a moment I will always cherish..what a great man he was! I'm so very lucky he was in my life...just never enough time with the ones we love!
left a message on April 22, 2019:
Ken and Suzanne have been such an important influence in my life. Without them, I would never have met my husband, Larry, nor live where we do, have the friends and family we have. They have opened their home to us. We have visited with them many times over the years at Dave and Carol’. Ken had a quirky sense of humor and was a wonderful man, who will be sorely missed.
left a message on April 22, 2019:
As fellow "in-laws", we shared Grandchildren and all their performances... baseball, football, cheering the cheerleader, Scout functions, band concerts, dance recitals and more. We met at Christina's and Matt's house for many, many family celebrations and holidays... AND every Halloween! I would always wear my big, black festive witch's hat. Ken would look at me and say... "where's your costume??" ? Ken and Suzanne would hold down the fort, passing out candy to the Trick-or-Treaters while Jeff and I went out with the costumed ones on their candy quest. When we all got back to the house tired, sometimes cold and often wet ☔︎ it was Ken's job to "check the candy" which he did thoroughly and never once was he caught pocketing any of the "best ones" ! He was a quiet, stately man who loved his family. He leaves a big hole in the hearts of all those who knew and respected him and loved him so very much!!
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