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Russell Ferguson Obituary

Ferguson Russell L. Ferguson, age 90, of Hilliard, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. Born July 16, 1924 in Logan County, Ohio. Loving husband for 67 years to the late Winifred Jeffers Ferguson; devoted father of Debbie (Matt) Cox, Tom (Betty Blau), Carol (Greg) Godec, Matthew (deceased), Janice (Pat) Blubaugh; grandfather of Spencer (Erisa), James (Amber), Meredith (Pat), Jackie (Kevin), Joel (Kelsey), Nick , Leslie and Scott; great grandfather to Jesse, Dahlia, Jenna, Evan, Stella and Reagan; loving brother-in-law to Ruth Pekar and Ivaleen Jeffers. Russ is preceded in death by his parents Arley and Elva (Frey) Ferguson, brother Verle (Betty) and sister Vidah (Marvin) Coulter, brother-In-law to the following deceased: Wanda (Allen) Pyers, Wilma (Harry) Winkler, Selma (Don) Royer, Frank Pekar, Jim (Margret) Jeffers, Bernard Jeffers, Naida (Al) Larson; and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Russ was a Submariner in WWII serving in the Pacific theater. Electrical contractor by profession, always giving his time and skills to friends. Russ had been involved at church for many years. Memorial contributions can be made to Abundant Life Lutheran Church, PO Box 6021, Hilliard, OH 43026 or Mt. Carmel Hospice, c/o Mt. Carmel Foundation, 6150 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213. Visitation Saturday, May 23 from 1-3 p.m. at TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, Ohio 43026. Service will be held immediately following the visitation at 3 p.m. at the Tidd Funeral Home. www.tiddfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 19 to May 22, 2015.

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Nick Nichols

June 28, 2015

To the Ferguson Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Russell's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and all SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Russell will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a member of our Greatest Generation, and a great Patriot.

Russell L. Ferguson,
US Navy WWII Submarine Veteran
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Well Done

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

RIP

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

"ONE OF"

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

Pacific

Herb USMC

May 24, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

May 24, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today.Thank YOU for your service,Russ. And Semper Fi.

Betty Danish

May 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss. I know he is at peace and with Win. May God Bless all of
you and remember the good times you had with both.

Bob Reinisch

May 19, 2015

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (On USSVI), we offer our sincere condolences to all of the Ferguson family and friends in your loss and sorrow. May God whisper peace into your hearts and comfort and heal them. We are grateful for Russ's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Dolphin "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country." -- Chaplain Bob Reinisch, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

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