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Russell Thrash Obituary

Russell Thrash

August 25, 2025

Andale, Kansas - Russell Thrash, age 67 of Andale, Kansas, passed away Monday, August 25th, 2025, after a courageous battle with his health and lungs. His memorial services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary.

Russell was a lifelong entrepreneur and the founder of TFM Services in Wichita, KS. He was a beloved husband, dad, pa, son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend and mentor. He worked hard, played hard, lived well, laughed often, loved and inspired much and many. He is irreplaceable, one-of-a-kind man who will be honored, cherished, remembered and loved by everyone he leaves behind.

Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Joan Thrash; his brother, Tracy Thrash; sister-in-law, Brenda Thrash; and his two nephews, Chris and Travis Thrash.

He is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne Thrash, and his 3 daughters and sons- in-law, Stephanie and Lance Ricketts, Jamie and Austin Washburn and Torie Thrash; brother and sister-in-law, Scott and Carol Thrash, brother, Darin Thrash and his sister, Dana Moody; grandchildren, Drake Ricketts, Jemma Washburn, Jett Ricketts, Rubie Ricketts, Axel Washburn and Goldie Washburn; nephews, Jeromy, Eric, Derek, Trevor, Lucas, Corbin, Miles and Hayden; nieces, Stacia, Tasha and Angelina; and last, but not least, his lil buddy Tommy the dog; and endless amounts of family and friends .

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Aug. 29 to Aug. 31, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Russell Thrash

Sep

6

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Downing & Lahey West Mortuary

10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209

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Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - West Wichita

10515 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209

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John Hensley

Yesterday

Ole Russ, my partner in crime, back in our hell raised dys. He was the best friend , I ever knew, love you brother

Bill and Lucille Galvin

Yesterday

We send our deepest Condolences to the Thrash family! Russell was a nice neighbor , always keeping his place and garden and pond in beautiful condition for all of us to enjoy ! His fireworks display was the most spectacular for everyone in the neighborhood to see ! Maybe he shine on in the skies above, and may his joy for giving to others be an example for us all! Rest now a job well done!

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