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RUSSELL H. SORDELET

FUNERAL HOME

D. O. McComb and Sons - Maplewood Park

4017 Maplecrest Rd.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

RUSSELL SORDELET Obituary

RUSSELL H. SORDELET, 85, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday morning, April 3, 2015, at home. Born in Hunter-town, Russell was the son of the late Alfred and Hilda Sordelet. "He is remembered as a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather." He retired from Gladieux Refinery in 1975 and was the former owner of Master Cleaners. He was a charter member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Surviving are his seven children, David (Monica) Sordelet, Terrence (Cynthia) Sordelet, Rebecca (Geary) Buchanan, Jeffry (Lisa) Sordelet, Jeanne (Charlie) Kensill, Daniel (Lynne) Sordelet, and Robert (Lorrie) Sordelet, all of Fort Wayne; 25 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and his brother, Larry (Nita) Sordelet of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Sordelet; and brothers, Harold, Eugene, Roy and Richard Sordelet. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with calling one hour prior. Fr. Jacob Meyer officiating. Calling also from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at D.O. McComb & Sons Maplewood Park Funeral Home, 4017 Maplecrest Road. Burial in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the St. Charles School. To sign the online guest book, please go to www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Apr. 5, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for RUSSELL SORDELET

23 Entries

Richard Lewis

March 30, 2024

One of the coolest men I´ve known

Richard William Lewis

March 30, 2022

One of the kindest people I've ever met..R.I.P. Russ....we all miss you Sir.

Rich Lewis

March 30, 2020

A great man! Thank you for the love Brother

PAM STAUP

April 9, 2015

DEAR SORDELET FAMILY,
I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RUSSELL HAD A KIND HEART AND GENTLE SOUL. HE WILL BE MISSED. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.

Rick Sordelet

April 9, 2015

Farewell Uncle Russ. My childhood memories are filled with your kindness and generosity. Swimming at your pool, playing basketball at your house, all the cousins together at the lake or Grandpa and Grandma's with that silver Christmas Tree. Those early years mean so much to me. Your easy laugh, kind smile and love for all children inspired the tone for my own family life. I'm going to think of you in heaven with the love of your life, Aunt Mac and playing cards with your beloved brothers. Know you left a legacy of love with your children and Grand-children, love that they will carry on to theirs and beyond that. Love to all.

Tony Norwood

April 8, 2015

Rob and family,
My prayers are with you. I'm sorry I could not be there to show my respect in person due to business travel; however, know that Mr. Sordelet has a special place in my heart. He showed Christ's love in many ways. His warm smile; his example of doing what was right and his humble strength all had an impact on me. Of course I can't forget his sense of humor. I'm thankful to have known him. Love all of you.

Ron & Taletha Spears

April 8, 2015

Our prayers are with you. Russ was a kind and gracious man. We were very blessed to know him.

Peggy Bowles

April 8, 2015

A wonderful person , you will be missed .

Jim Betts

April 8, 2015

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

Greg and Julie Nelson

April 7, 2015

Dan, Your Dad was a great role model. I have some really good memories with your family growing up. Our sincere condolences.

Richard Lewis

April 7, 2015

What a awesome person Russ was.. I remember him taking us to school all the time.. He would help anyone anytime... Alway smiling always positive... I loved him too.. R.I.P. Russell..... Max is waiting...

Jill Wright

April 7, 2015

Becky, Jeanie, Danny, Jeff, Dave, Terry - So sorry to hear about your dad - he was such an amazing man! Loved him and have such great memories of him! I know the void that will be in your heart forever - but with God's love, mercy & kindness the pain is lessened over time. Please know that I will get this information to my mom and she and the sisters will continue to pray for you and your families.

Love to you all! Jill Robertson Wright

Mary & David Kimmel

April 6, 2015

With our deepest, sincere Sympathy. Thoughts and prayers.

Mary Rose & David Lee Kimmel

April 6, 2015

With our sincere Sympathies. Thoughts and prayers.

April 6, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. You are a awesome family,loved your Mom and Dad. Many wonderful memories of them! Karen Hoffman Pruitt

April 6, 2015

To the Sordelet family. MY thoughts and prayers go out to you. loosing a father is a tough thing. you were a tremendous help to me (Jim Mickelini)almost 2 1/2 years ago when I lost Lamberto Mickelini suddenly and you Dry cleaned my fathers military uniform Immediately and without cost. I was so blessed with your kindness as I know your father was so blessed with his family also. We were both so lucky to have our fathers as long as we did. Bless You and your Family!

April 6, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFIL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

Lauren Roche-Basile

April 6, 2015

As a friend of his son, Terrence, Russ and Maxine welcomed me so hospitably into their home on many occasions over the years. Even after Maxine's death, Russel opened his home to me and another friend (Trish Haley), took us to his favorite breakfast place in the morning, and made us feel so very welcome. If he is welcomed into the next world with only a fraction of the hospitality he showed others, he will indeed feel much at home. I can just imagine he and Maxine having coffee or a meal together, now reunited, and the love on both their faces. My heart goes out to all who will miss him here.

Stephanie Morningstar

April 6, 2015

Russell is my husbands great uncle, and every time I had the pleasure of being around him he was such a gentle and sweet soul. My love, prayers,and thoughts go out to the family. I can just see him up in Heaven having a party with Papa. XoXo

April 6, 2015

He was one of the finest men I know. He made many happy memories for his family and may those memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.

Lynnette Sordelet

Leoba Goodman Stratton

April 5, 2015

He was my brothers best friend and his Gladeaux family and my Goodman were friends all my life. Great family and Russ became a very important part of it when he married Maxine. Love them all and prayers and blessings along with our heartfelt sympathy.

Sid Baker

April 5, 2015

As a former neighbor in New Glenwood and customer of the dry cleaners, I knew Russ just well enough to know what a gracious and good man he was. He had an engaging manner that invited conversation. I enjoyed every moment of our brief chats and I'll always appreciate his occasional presence in my life. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Barbara McNulty

April 5, 2015

So sorry for your loss,he went to join the gang and Mac in heaven.
He will be missed.

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