Donald C. Russell, 82, of Lafayette, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home with his family at his side.
He was born on June 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late William A. and Ruth M. (Owen) Russell. He was a 1955 graduate of Monitor High School and was owner of Russell’s Drywall until turning over the business to his sons. Don married his best friend and love, Nina Marie Storms, on June 16, 1962 in Lafayette. Nina was called to her heavenly home on September 29, 2019, and Don and Nina are now reunited in heaven.
Donald was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, American Legion Post #11 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #347. He enjoyed playing golf and horseshoes and liked to drink coffee and hang out with the guys at the mall. Don was a social butterfly and it was not uncommon for him to strike up a conversation with a stranger. Above all, Don cherished the time spent with his family.
Don is survived by six children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a daughter, Donna Russell; two granddaughters, Christina Russell and Emma Russell; and a sister, Nancy Ellis.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twcykenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909. Pastor Terry Chase will be officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
He was born on June 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late William A. and Ruth M. (Owen) Russell. He was a 1955 graduate of Monitor High School and was owner of Russell’s Drywall until turning over the business to his sons. Don married his best friend and love, Nina Marie Storms, on June 16, 1962 in Lafayette. Nina was called to her heavenly home on September 29, 2019, and Don and Nina are now reunited in heaven.
Donald was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, American Legion Post #11 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #347. He enjoyed playing golf and horseshoes and liked to drink coffee and hang out with the guys at the mall. Don was a social butterfly and it was not uncommon for him to strike up a conversation with a stranger. Above all, Don cherished the time spent with his family.
Don is survived by six children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a daughter, Donna Russell; two granddaughters, Christina Russell and Emma Russell; and a sister, Nancy Ellis.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twcykenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909. Pastor Terry Chase will be officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
Donald C. Russell, 82, of Lafayette, died on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at home with his family at his side.
He was born on June 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late William A. and Ruth M. (Owen) Russell. He was a 1955 graduate of Monitor High School and was owner of Russell’s Drywall until turning over the business to his sons. Don married his best friend and love, Nina Marie Storms, on June 16, 1962 in Lafayette. Nina was called to her heavenly home on September 29, 2019, and Don and Nina are now reunited in heaven.
Donald was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, American Legion Post #11 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #347. He enjoyed playing golf and horseshoes and liked to drink coffee and hang out with the guys at the mall. Don was a social butterfly and it was not uncommon for him to strike up a conversation with a stranger. Above all, Don cherished the time spent with his family.
Don is survived by six children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a daughter, Donna Russell; two granddaughters, Christina Russell and Emma Russell; and a sister, Nancy Ellis.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twcykenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909. Pastor Terry Chase will be officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
He was born on June 12, 1937 in Indianapolis to the late William A. and Ruth M. (Owen) Russell. He was a 1955 graduate of Monitor High School and was owner of Russell’s Drywall until turning over the business to his sons. Don married his best friend and love, Nina Marie Storms, on June 16, 1962 in Lafayette. Nina was called to her heavenly home on September 29, 2019, and Don and Nina are now reunited in heaven.
Donald was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, American Legion Post #11 and Fraternal Order of Eagles #347. He enjoyed playing golf and horseshoes and liked to drink coffee and hang out with the guys at the mall. Don was a social butterfly and it was not uncommon for him to strike up a conversation with a stranger. Above all, Don cherished the time spent with his family.
Don is survived by six children; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister. He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; a daughter, Donna Russell; two granddaughters, Christina Russell and Emma Russell; and a sister, Nancy Ellis.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until time of service at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twcykenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909. Pastor Terry Chase will be officiating. Interment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens, 1718 W. 350 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906.
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