Russell Van Atta Jr.

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Russell Van Atta Obituary

HARTVILLE, Ohio - Russell Van Atta Jr., 71, of Hartville, Ohio (for the past four years), formerly of Vernon, N.J. (for 32 years), passed away Wednesday Feb. 15, 2012.

Born May 11, 1940, in St. Petersburg, Fla., to the late Russell and Helen (DePue) Van Atta, he graduated from Franklin High School in New Jersey. Russ was an Army veteran. He retired as a teacher of industrial arts from Butler High School in New Jersey after 23 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren's activities, fishing and eagle watching.

Survived by his wife of 49 years, Claire (Beierle); sons and daughters-in-law, Garrett and Lee-Ann of Maine, Eric and Tamara of Washington; daughter and son-in-law, Michele and Mike Minor of Hartville; grandchildren, Mariel and Carolyn, Tony and Samantha, Zachary and Sydney; and sisters, Betty Jane (Herb) Groff of Washington and Awilda Vanderpile of New Jersey. Preceded in death by a sister, Geraldine Parks.

Funeral services are Friday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at Frankford Plains United Methodist Church in Augusta, N.J., with the Rev. David Tillisch officiating. Final resting place is Frankford Plains Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by The New Jersey Herald on Feb. 19, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Russell Van Atta

13 Entries

Margaret Howard

February 23, 2012

Claire,

So sorry to hear about Butch. I have been away from Franklin for many years but remember you both very well. You and Butch lived down the street from my Mom and Dad at the lake. My prayers for you and your family.

Margaret (Marghie) Nestor Howard

John Jones

February 21, 2012

Claire and family.....
I am so sorry for your loss. You probably don't remember me, but I remember how friendly the two of you were to me when we lived downstairs from you in Wanaque. My prayers are with you and your family.
John Jones

American Heart Association

February 20, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Judi Woods

February 19, 2012

Claire, Both Jack and I are praying that you will experience God's comfort during this time of mourning. Butch was a fine man and we know that you have many happy memories of your lives together. We are thankful that we were able to experience your kind hospitality when you were living in Vernon.

Charlie Cowdrick

February 19, 2012

Claire

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

February 19, 2012

It is so sad to hear of Russ' passing, he was a wonderful person, am sending condolences to Claire and her family.
Patricia Inman Dekmar

February 19, 2012

My memory with "Butch" was cohosting our 35th class reunion. He was a great guy and I send my condolences to Claire and the family.
Margaret "Turner" Snyder

Barbara Bene Parker

February 19, 2012

Claire & Family:
I am so sorry to hear of Russ's passing. My first thought was of the day when we were playing outside of his house on Main St. It was being referfished and much carpentry work being done and he wanted to show us how he could jump out of the 2nd floor open window and land in a pile of junk and in doing so he broke his arm. So long ago but also good memories of school and reunions. God Bless you all.

john maruzewsky

February 19, 2012

Claire : My most sincere and heart felt sympathy

Gloria Kistle

February 19, 2012

Dear Claire & Famiy I can't tell you what a shock it was to learn of Russell's demise. We go back many years through school and later at class reunion's held in Franklin. Perhaps we look at it as good times but sad when we know that one day we too will pass into God's world. May the Lord help you though this knowing how many of us stand by you in your time of sorrow. God Bless you. Classmate and Friend Gloria Kistle / Florida

February 19, 2012

Claire and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May many memories ease the pain of your loss.

Molly Beregszaszy Tillison
Ogdensburg, NJ

Dale Wendt

February 19, 2012

Butch I loved all the times we have had at our family get together. Am thinking of your family and glad we have all the memories. The best one is when you and your Dad, Uncle Russ went with me to Newton to buy my first car. You let me drive my Malbu home and I said boy what a big car. You and Uncle Russ said you'll be safe. Thanks for all the fun we have had together. Love to all your family,
you cuz,
Henry and Dale Wendt

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