Resident of Madison, Ohio

Passed away Saturday, August 6, 2011 at his home.

Born February 21, 1929 in Painesville, Ohio to Margaret (Gamble) and Carl Korth

Married June (Melcher) on April 8, 1950

Memberships and Affiliations: Mr. Korth graduated from Harvey High School in Painesville in 1947. He served in the Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Bronze Star. After working fifty years in the grocery business, he retired in 1994. Russ also worked at Perry Center and drove Meals-on-Wheels for many years. He has been a longtime member of Perry United Methodist Church since 1950 and was active in Perry Seniors, planning many trips for the group. He also was on the Travel Committee for the Lake County Retired Teachers for many years and enjoyed his McDonald?s coffee club.

He is survived by

Wife; June Korth of Madison

Daughters; Sharon Korth of Dayton, OH

Connie (Ralph) Bruening of Madison

Debbie (Roy) Breniser of Perry

Son; Tom (Melissa) Korth of Madison

4 Grandchildren; Carrie, Laura, Julie Bruening and Joshua Korth

Great-Grandson; Jayden Russell Jeschelnig

Sister; Phyllis Prince of S. Madison

Many Nieces and Nephews

He was preceded in death by Parents; Sister, Betty (Gene) Koski; Brother, Don (Marie) Korth; Uncle, Albert Gamble

Friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 PM, Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Perry United Methodist Church.

Memorial Contributions requested to Perry United Methodist Church, 3875 Main Street, Perry, OH 44081.