Russell P. Nunnally Sr.

Nunnally Sr., Russell P.

entered into rest on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the age of 90. Reunited with beloved first wife Katherine, nee Kochera, and loving second wife Loretta, nee Leubbert, Nunnally. Blessedly survived by cherished children Russell "Russ" (Kathy) Nunnally Jr., Patty (Ollie) Burger, Jackie (John) Horvat, and Dave (Brenda) Nunnally. Adored grandfather of Tony, Joe, Sam, Oliver III, Heather, Nick, Tim, the late Kyle, Davis, and Caroline; cherished great-grandfather of Trenton, Liam, Lucy, Piper, Kharington, Oliver IV, and Molly.

Russell was a firefighter, protecting the City of St. Louis for 30 years before retiring, though he remained a member of the Retired Firefighter Association of St. Louis until his passing. Russell also shared his time by working in upkeeping the maintenance at the Sister of St. Joseph Convent.

In his free time, Russell was an avid reader and was known to read the newspaper front to back every day. He also loved to travel to Madeira Beach in Florida whenever he could. In the coming days, Russell will be remembered for his love of the St. Louis Cardinals and desserts. May he rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to The Backstoppers.

Services: Russell's visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South City Chapel, 7027 Gravois Ave., St. Louis, MO 63116. Funeral Mass will be held the following morning, May 24, at 10:00 a.m. at John Paul II Catholic Church. Interment in Resurrection Cemetery following Mass.