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RUSSELL SHIVELY Obituary
84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Hearth and Home on El Camino surrounded by family. He was born July 27, 1937, in Springfield, OH, the son of
Russell K. and Thelma L. (Kiger) Shively. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1955. Gene married the love of his life on May 7, 1960. He served in the Ohio Air National Guard from 1960-1966 during which he attended Wittenberg University. After his time in the National Guard he worked as an architectural draftsman for three general contractors. He also attended both Maiden Lane Church of God and Hillside Church of God. Survivors
include his wife Sandy (Kohl); three children and spouses, Russ and Dawn Shively, Cincinnati, Ohio; Beth and Tim Massie, Erie, Colorado, and Eric and Kim Shively, Springfield, Ohio; six grandchildren, Derek and Logan (Amy Heidel) Shively, Danae (Mike) Massie DeWitt, Alissa and Mikaela Massie and Cameron Shively; three brothers, Fred and Kay Shively, Robert and Bev Shively and Dan and Georgia Shively; sister-in-law, Vicki and Ken Harrison and numerous nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, Linda Cochran and Karen Potter and a brother, Stephen Shively. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Legacy at Forest Glen, Hearth and Home and Day City Hospice for all their
excellent care and support. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday at Maiden Lane Church of God with Pastor Tim Riley and Pastor Missy Potts officiating. Visitation will start one hour prior at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Maiden Lane Church of God or
Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.
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Betsy John and Michael Essig
November 3, 2021
Sandy, so so sorry to read this morning about your loss !! Prayers and hugs your way ...
Jennie Druger
November 2, 2021
My heart is breaking for you, Dawn. Prayers for His comfort at this difficult time.
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