Photo courtesy of Williams-Bergey-Koffel Funeral Home
Feb 19, 1926 - Oct 28, 2018
My sincere condolences to his wife, Paula and the rest of Russells family.
Helen Peterson
November 12, 2018 | Philadelphia, PA | Friend
such a great guy! He was so much fun and had the most creative mind and built some beautiful homes. I feel so honored that he recognized me to the very end when I visited him. Miss you!
Traute Ryan
November 11, 2018 | Harleysville, PA | Friend
Paula, I am so very sorry for your loss. Reading the obituary made me realize what an interesting man he must have been. So handsome and full of life. As you said, the expected still comes with a sense of finality and loss. Blessings and deepest sympathy. Patty and Bill Shoppell
Patricia Shoppell
November 08, 2018 | Lakewood, NJ | Classmate
May Russell's memory be eternal. Hugs to you Paula and family.
Dolores Byzek
November 06, 2018 | Cary, NC | Friend
So So sorry for your loss Paula. RIP Russell
Jode Byzek
November 06, 2018
Russell - you fought a good fight and had a long, wonderful life! I was blessed to have you (and Paula) embrace my family on the Orthodox holidays when my parents were still alive and can still see you having intense/wonderful conversations with them. Thanks for the terrific gate you erected in the backyard, which continues to keep us safe. May God Grant Your Memory Eternal and may Paula and your family find solace in their cherished memories.
Alicia Byzek
November 06, 2018 | Fairless Hills, PA | Friend
Russell B. Oeste, Sr. (92) of Schwenksville, passed away Sunday, October 28 at Hidden Meadows Memory Care from complications of Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s.
Russell was born in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Irvin F. and Julia (Colston) Oeste. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Paula Laholt Oeste, nee Trested; sons Thomas Oeste and wife Donna, Downingtown; Keith Oeste and wife Dianne, Seminole, FL; daughter Kathleen J. Schmidt and husband Mark, Quarryville; a sister-in-law, Elaine Oeste; a previous wife, Jean Oeste; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Russell B. Oeste, Jr. of Lansdale, PA and Sarasota, FL; his first wife, Jane Oeste, and three brothers.
Russell was a World War II Veteran of the Army and served in active duty in Germany, France, and Belgium. During training he was assigned the duty of the ‘breaking’ of the cavalry horses because of his skills and love of the animals. He was transported to Europe on the modified ship, the Queen Mary, reconstructed as a troop carrier during the war. Russell had a career as a skilled carpenter and construction manager for 65 years working with various regional firms in the residential and commercial industries. He is known for his personal endeavors in unique home design.
Russell was an avid outdoor recreational sports enthusiast. His interests included ocean surfing, white water canoeing, downhill and X-country skiing, hiking and bicycling. His favorite travels took him to skiing in Europe, polar bear watches in Churchill, Canada, hiking and touring in Alaska and extensive trips in his camper with two reaching cross country.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 1st at the Lodge at Spring Mountain Ski Area, 757 Spring Mount Rd., Schwenksville at 11:00 AM. Please feel free to express your memories of Russell as we lift his spirit at the end of a full life well-lived.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to: Alzheimer’s research (www.alz.org) ; The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s (www.michaeljfox.org) or research in Macular Degeneration (www.mvrf.org).
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