Russell F. Kinney Jr.
Russell F. Kinney Jr.
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Russell worked as a High School Teacher for East St. Louis School District 189 and was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War. Russell spoke five languages and used his talents as a volunteer teaching the Spanish language at many community centers, most recently SSP, Alton and the Main Street Community Center, Edwardsville. He loved to fish and spent his retirement summers at his cabin in Minnesota.
He was preceded in death by his:
Parents: Russell F. and Mae M., nee Garrett, Kinney
Surviving are his:
Cousins
Alberta Presley
Diane (Mark) Adams
Marcia Steward
Carol Belleville
Mary Kay Svoboda
Peggy Strong
Mark (Michelle) Shults
As well as many other dear Cousins, Students and Friends
Especially: Michelle Killebrew
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Louis University Russell F. Kinney Scholarship Fund
Services: Private Graveside Service will be were held at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
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