Col. Russell P. SICK

Col. Russell P. SICK obituary

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Russell SICK Obituary


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SICK, Col. Russell P. peacefully departed this earthly life June 6, 2013, surrounded by his family. Russell was born October 19, 1919 to Christopher and Carrie Sick in Hamilton, Ohio. The only son of a German immigrant, he was a lifelong resident of Hamilton. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1937. He entered the U.S. Army on July 4, 1942 as a radio code operator and saw action overseas during WWII, including support of the combat troops during the invasion of Normandy (D-Day). He returned to Hamilton after the war, and married the girl next door, Marcella Mae Duke, who would be his companion through the next 38 years of life until her death in 1987. He attended Zion Lutheran Church all of his life where he was baptized, confirmed, and married. Russell was an avid traveler and made several trips across the country. In 1990, at the age of 71 he made a solo driving trip around the country of 12,000 miles in two months. As a big Cincinnati Reds fan, many of his stops were planned so that he could watch his team play at stadiums around the country. He worked for several years as a machinist and installation supervisor at Herring -Hall-Marvin, leaving that traveling position upon the birth of his first son. He began work with the Postal Service and retired from that position in 1982. After retirement, Russell was elected President of Chapter 569 of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, leading that group to an increase in membership from 35 to over 200 during the 15 years he held that position. Russ was a lifetime member of the VFW, Post 1069. He was active with the 80th Army Division reunion group, and became National Commander of that group in 1999. As part of the 80th Army Division, he received an invitation from the mayor of Weimar, Germany to spend a week as the guest of the city as they unveiled a new memorial to the American soldiers who rescued their city. Once again, he toured Europe as part of a military group, this time at the age of 80, from Cincinnati to Frankfort, Weimar, and Paris. In honor of his service to his country and his activities in veteran's organizations, Russell was made an honorary colonel of the U.S. Army, an honor of which he was extremely proud. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher and Carrie Sick, sister Romilda (Kenny) Huntelman, and wife Marcella M. Sick. He leaves behind four children; Michael (Sandee) Sick, Robert Sick, Marilyn Sick, and Judith (Tony) Pochard. Also surviving are his grandchildren; M. Richard (Coleen) Sick, Alicia Fulford, Sara (Gary) Langford, Katrina (Billy) Bruns, Kimberly Pochard, and five great-grandchildren. Visitation at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield on Wednesday June 12, 2013 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM, with Rev. David Miller, Pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the family plot alongside his wife and parents in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Zion Lutheran Church Radio Ministry, 212 S. Front St., Hamilton, Ohio 45011 www.websterfuneralhomes.com

Published by Journal-News on Jun. 9, 2013.
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Dad,so happy that you're out of your pain and are with Mom. You've lived a very full life and influenced a lot of people. I salute you and love you. Just like the 80th you've moved forward.

Mike Sick

June 28, 2013

Thanks to all for sharing your thoughts and memories of Dad. We feel all your prayers and appreciate your comments.

I'll admit to being biased, but my dad was a humble man who never knew how special he really was. While he slowed down just a bit in the last 2 years, he never lost his sense of self, his keen mind, or his love of and from his family. If the world (and especially our country) had more men of his caliber - his deovtion to country, his work ethic, his sense of responsibility and generosity - we would all be better off. He was not perfect; just a man who spent decades doing the very best he could.

Love you Dad, and miss you every day.

Judy

Judy Pochard

June 26, 2013

Russ was a great guy, and all who knew him will always remember him. Rest in Peace, Russ. And thank you again for all your support in my projects.

Tom Stephens

June 16, 2013

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June 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tina (Bristow) Cohill

June 13, 2013

We love you grandpa and will miss you very much, you have touched our lives more than you or anyone will ever know. You had a beautiful service today, even the other angels had tears of joy for them and tears of sorrow for your family. In a way there were "Tears in Heaven" today.

Colleen, Zakery, and Hailey Sick

June 12, 2013

He was a Great American loved the reds travel and i got to say i feel empty without my very best friend

richard sick

June 11, 2013

Judy,
So very sorry for your families loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
Bob and Deb Cearley

Bob Cearley

June 11, 2013

Mike, God bless you and your family

Thomas Harnish

June 11, 2013

Missing you more today than ever... Just wish I could kiss you one more time...

Your grand-daughter Alicia

June 10, 2013

Russel was a friend of mine from the USPs for many years, Hw will missed by all. Pleas and Nancy Martin

June 10, 2013

Mike, Marilyn, Bob & Judy,

We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Russell was one of a kind. He lived life to the fullest. He so enjoyed traveling and the Cincinnati Reds. Chuck and I was so happy he made the trip to Charlotte a few years ago. We spent many hours talking during that visit of all his travels & experiences. I'm sorry we will not make it to Ohio for the service but our thoughts & prayers will be with all of you. Rest in Peace Uncle Russell.

Jean Kern

June 10, 2013

I am very sorry to have learned about his passing. Thank you for your service. It was an honor to have met you. My condolences to the family.

Sebastiaan Vonk

June 10, 2013

So sorry for you loss. I had the pleasure of serving him at The Waterford. He was a great man. He will be missed. RIP Russell.

Renee VanWinkle

June 10, 2013

Andrew Nance

June 9, 2013

Loving and missing you very much Papaw. I know your dancing with Grandma again..

Alicia Sick-Fulford

June 9, 2013

Since it is impossible to bring my parents Clarence (Brock) & Naomi Brockman to the funersl on Wednesday, I wanted to send our deepest sympathy. Mom had a massive stroke on March 24th & is living the rest of her life in a skilled nusrsing facility, Dad is in stage 2 Alzheimer & I have declaired legally blind until I have surgery thus coming on Wednesday is impossible.
God will be with you as you say good bye to Russ.
Now that he is in Heaven, he is now keeoing watch over all his 80th buddies & his family. Rest in Peace Russ, rest in Peace.

Barbara Brockman

June 9, 2013

Colleen Gorman-Sick

June 9, 2013

We love you grandpa

Hailey and Zakery Sick

June 9, 2013

We all love you Grandpa, at least now you're in a better place.

June 9, 2013

Russ, you will be missed! Your quiet generosity and thoughtfulness of others is a greatly appreciated. 80th Comrade.

Bob Burrows

June 9, 2013

Marilyn, when words become meaningless, know that you and your family are in my prayers and in my heart. I love you. Darlah Robinson

June 9, 2013

Colonel Russ, I will sorely miss you as both a Combat Veteran and Buddie of the 80th Infantry and Past Commander of the 80th Vets Ass'n. Col. Bob Murrell 80th Dv.

Robert Murrell

June 9, 2013

Marilyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Jessica Walters-Rhodes

Jessica Walters-Rhodes

June 9, 2013

He was a man that I was in awe of when I was growing up. He was a man to be respected. Now that I'm much older I realize what an honor it is to have known him. He will be missed. Sending my prayers for everyone.

Vicki Stidham

June 9, 2013

you were a great uncle to our family...amazing man

charles and pam campbell

June 9, 2013

i love u grandpa, i miss u, u r my best friend

rich sick

June 9, 2013

you were a great man, u will be missed by alot of people, and your very loved by most

lori

June 9, 2013

Another of the greatest generation has passed, leaving behind memories of his strength of purpose, his inimitable determination and spirited enthusiasm for life.
With special thanks, "COL" Russ, for your Service, your dedication and friendship to your 80th Comrades and their families. You will be missed.

Cecelia & Bruce Smith

June 9, 2013

It's hard to believe your gone, I miss you so much. But I know your with Grandma and that makes me feel so much better. I'm lucky to have grown up with such an amazing Papaw. Your stories and lessons will always stick with me and I promise to make you proud! Now go dance with Grandma and rest Papaw but save a dance for me!

Sara Sick Langford

June 9, 2013

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