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Russell Row Obituary
Russell Lee Row Sr., 82, of Waterloo, Ill., born Nov. 9, 1930, in St. Joseph, Mo., died Friday, May 10, 2013, in Waterloo, Ill.
Mr. Row enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Jan. 10, 1949 and served as a radarman on the USS Boxer CVA-21 for three years in Korea. He was awarded seven campaign ribbons. He was a life member of VFW Post 6504 in Waterloo. He was employed for 43 years as a carpenter, estimator, and construction superintendent for Century Construction Co. in Kansas City, Mo., Architectural Association, Kozeny-Wagner Construction Co., H.H. Hall Construction Co., and Keeley Bros. Contracting Co. He was a member of Carpenters Local 169 now Local 662. Mr. Row attended Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo, Ill.
He was preceded in death by wife, Patricia Ann, nee Dougherty, Row, whom he married on Feb. 20, 1954; and his parents, Orvis L. and Velda Mae, nee Dhone, Row.
Surviving are his children, Theresa Ann (George) Blase, Thomas Edward (Pam) Row, Russell Lee (Patricia) Row Jr., Daniel James (Debra) Row, Susan Marie Row (Rob Hyatt), Shawnn Rennee (Charles) Green and Kristen Mary Row; 21 grandchildren, Blake Robert (Sarah) Blase, Anna Carlene Row, Sara Jo Withers, Riley (Marilyn) Withers, Kyle Russell (Clare) Row, Brett William Row, Nicholas Patrick Row, Dustin Leighton Row, Samuel Albert Row, Lucas Daniel (Kristy) Row, Shawnn Patrick Row, Jason Lee Rheinecker, Aaron Michael Rheinecker, Philip Lee Rheinecker, Daniel Patrick Green, Russell Leighton Green, Joseph Charles Green, Sean Luke Green, Olivia Kathleen Peifer and Quinlin Jacob Peifer; great-grandchildren, Emilin Drew Row, Adelaide Barnett Blase, Charlie Leighton Row, Eva Lyn Row, Jordan Withers and Mya Withers; his brother, William (Gail) Row; sister-in-law, Delores (Doughtery) Cysewski; brothers-in-law, Neil Johnson and Clifton Patrick Dougherty; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Ss. Peter & Paul Church or school, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or Masses for Pat and Russ Row. www.quernheimfuneralhome.com
Visitation: Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Quernheim Funeral Home, Waterloo, Ill.
Funeral: A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Ss. Peter & Paul Church, Waterloo, Ill., with Father Osang Idagbo C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Waterloo, Ill.
QUERNHEIM FUNERAL HOME, Waterloo, Ill.
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Ed Howson
May 15, 2013
We were very sorry to hear of Russ passing.
Russ was not only my Navy buddy for 3 years on the Boxer, he and Pat were lifetime friends of both Lois and myself.
He was befriended and admired by all who met him.
We have only met Sue but we see those same great characteristics in her as well.
Lois and Ed Howson
Marie Sullivan
May 12, 2013
Hi family: So sorry to hear about Russ. He was such a fun guy; a great friend. He will certainly be missed, but know he and Pat are happy to be reunited. Take care of each other. Love and prayers.
Jack and Mary Drummond
May 11, 2013
What a treasure he was. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time of sorrow and loss
Art Reames
May 11, 2013
Sorry to hear of Russ's passing. We were fellow carpenters (local 169) and I worked with & for him. I will be out of town and unable to attend visitation but prayers and thoughts are with family as they remember him. Art
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