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Wayne A. Russell, 77, residing in Sandusky, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Elmwood at the Springs Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness.
Wayne was born on August 5, 1938 in Fostoria, OH to the late George and Erma (Deisler) Russell.
Wayne was a 1956 graduate from Fostoria High School and received his Bachelors in Business in 1960 from Bowling Green State University, where he played football. He retired from the former Chrysler Plastics plant as foreman in 1982 after over 22 years of service. Wayne was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he served on the church council and numerous other committees. Wayne was a life time Boy Scout, earning his Eagle Scout, Order of Arrow, Silver Beaver, Lamb Award as well as other life time achievement awards. The local Eagle Scout class was named in honor of his 50th anniversary in scouting. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports and watching his grandchildren's sporting events, gardening, playing cards, doing puzzles of all sorts, his pets and feeding and taking care of others.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Donna (McNiel) Russell, whom he married on October 25, 1964. He is also survived by his daughters, Karen and Darcy Russell both of Sandusky; son, Wayne (Sherry) Russell of Sandusky; grandchildren, Shane (Brittany) Russell of Springfield, KY and Amanda Russell of Sandusky and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Wayne is preceded in death by 3 brothers, Allen, Howard and Kenneth Russell.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 28, 2016 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Friends may also visit on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 9:30 am until the time of the funeral services at 10:30 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2211 Mills St., Sandusky with Pastor Merlin Jacobs presiding. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Those wishing to contribute to Wayne's memory may do so to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2211 Mills St., Sandusky, OH 44870, Cancer Services of Erie County, 505 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870 or to one's favorite charity.
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