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Michael Russell Obituary
URBANA - Michael E. "Mick" Russell, 78, of Urbana, a lifelong resident of Champaign County, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Mick was born July 31, 1940 in Mingo, Ohio, the son of the late Edward and Roberta (Huddleston) Russell. He graduated from Urbana Local High School and was the 1958 FFA State Degree Recipient. He served in the Army National Guard.
He was a devoted member of the Urbana United Methodist Church where he served as an usher. He was a member of the Harmony Lodge # 8 F. & A. M. for 47 years.
Farming was his career and his way of life. He was a member of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Corn and Wheat Association, American Soybean Association, Champaign County Premium Grain Growers; and Mick also served on the Landmark Board and the Pioneer Electric Board. He was awarded the Rotary Club Farmer of the Year in 2014.
Mick enjoyed bowling, boating, water skiing, traveling, watching the Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Reds; most of all he enjoyed attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events.
Mick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Kay (Neer) Russell, daughter, Amy (Matthew) Sullivan, son, Andrew (Andrea) Russell, grandchildren Thomas and Brookelynn Russell, Caleb and Timothy Sullivan, brother, Merrell D. "Mack" (Mary) Russell, sister, Betsy (Tim) Hofman, sister-in-law, Ruth George, and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Gerry Lynn Russell.
A gathering of family and friends will be held 4-7 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. Masonic services will follow at 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the funeral home with Rev. Jim Lillibridge officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Urbana United Methodist Church, 238 N Main St., Urbana, OH 43078.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.vernonfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Russell
Faith (Hiltibran) Bohlman
May 29, 2019
Just found this out Love you
Fred & Betty Shroyer
May 23, 2019
Mary Kay & family,
We were so sad to hear of Mick's passing.Our love & prayers are with all of you & will keep you in our prayers.God Bless
May 22, 2019
To Ruth George and family, thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Sincerely, Marilyn Scheiderer
May 20, 2019
One of this earth's finest.
Love to Mary Kay, Andy, and Amy.
Sue Evans Berkemeier
Cheri Howard
May 20, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. The whole family is in my heart and prayers. May God's love surround you.
Barb & Greg Frye
May 19, 2019
Sad news of Mick's passing. Our sincere condolences to Mary Kay and the family. He always had a smile, and that ethic of a farm
man to do right for his God and family. God bless you all.
Stephanie Titus
May 19, 2019
I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful man. Andy please know I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and may you find comfort in all of the beautiful memories and healing prayers being sent to you by so many people.
Terry Wheaton
May 17, 2019
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Russell family.
Terry, Rebecca and Scott Wheaton
Myra Wilson
May 17, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with the family.
-Alber Enterprise Center of OSU Extension
Janet Stevenson
May 17, 2019
Words cannot expression the sorry and sadness I have in my heart. May the many prayers offered to you and your family, be filled with strength, peace and loving memories.
Betty Knief
May 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Paul Ewing
May 17, 2019
Mary Kay and Children,
I was very sad to hear of Mick's passing. I only met Mick a handful of times but had many conversations with my late father, Ed Ewing about working with Mick. I think late in my fathers life, he was living out his childhood with helping Mick around the farm. I know he enjoyed the work, the fellowship and being back on a farm which he loved!
Let the Lord give you peace and know that everlasting life is in our reach and our loved ones are preparing a place for all of us. God Bless You!
Dave and Carrie Davisson
May 17, 2019
Dear Mary Kay and family,
Very sorry to read of your loss this morning. Keeping you all in our prayers.
- Dave and Carrie Davisson (Bruce's grandson)
Diana Anway
May 17, 2019
My sincere condolences to the Russell family. Prayers to you all.
Bill Gibson
May 17, 2019
My condolences to your family. I knew Mick many years through bowling and he always had a smile for you. He will be missed.
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