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Robert Edwin “Bob” RussellPassing: May 9, 2017

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Sunday, May 14th @ 2:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Saturday, May 13th @ 4:00-7:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Sunday, May 14th

MITCHELL – Robert Edwin “Bob” Russell, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at Mitchell Manor Living and Rehabilitation Center.

Born January 13, 1947, in Bloomington, he was the son of Walter Edwin and Wilma M. (Block) Russell.  He married Leona Marie Tanksley December 26, 1970.

Bob was employed 13 years at WBIW as an announcer and programmer and host of the Feedback Talk Show.   He retired from NSWC—Crane in 2007 as a purchasing agent.

He graduated from Oolitic High School in 1965, and received an associate degree from Vincennes University.  Bob was a past member of the Toastmasters Club and a member of the First Christian Church in Bedford.  He was an avid fan of Indiana University Basketball.

Surviving:
wife,
Leona Russell of Mitchell
daughter,
Terri (John) Stump of Warsaw
grandchildren,
Brandy (Jeremy) Busz of Warsaw
Misty (Tyler) Simerl of Warsaw
Charity (Dustin) Cordill of Warsaw
Marlen Waldridge III of Warsaw
Keith Waldridge of Warsaw
13 great grandchildren
sister,
Joann (James) Teresi of Deerfield Beach, Florida
nephews,
Kevin Phipps
Jeff Phipps
aunt,
Rosalyn Hurst of Evansville

His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 14, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Reverend Bruce Ervin officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, and from 1:00 p.m. until the service on Sunday at the funeral home.

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16 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Doug Hamilton | Puyallup, WA
    Date: June 1, 2017
    Leona and Family: I just discovered Bob's passing. I have only great memories of Bob and the fun I had being around him at work. It is my hope your grief will be short and great memories will be long. Chris -- my wife --- and I send our love and prayers. Sincerely: Doug Hamilton Puyallup, Washington
  2. Guest: Ginny Jones | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: May 27, 2017
    Bob was very special. I loved his persistence, patience and sense of humor. Prayers for Leona and all his family. Ginny
  3. Guest: Gary Mundy | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 14, 2017
    I worked with Bob at Crane for many years. We shared some good laughs. Bob had a great sense of humor. I recall a training session we attended once where the supposed trainer didn't know the subject matter. Bob stopped the trainer and said "Hold it, doing it that way is like going in through an elephant's foot to pull a tooth!"
  4. Guest: Kenna Berger Roberts | Lansing, MI
    Date: May 12, 2017
    So sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
  5. Guest: Phyllis Mundy | Kingston, PA
    Date: May 12, 2017
    I remember cousin Bobby with such affection. He will be missed. Love to all, Phyllis Block Mundy
  6. Guest: Jim and Sharon Nash | Mitchelll, Indiana
    Date: May 12, 2017
    Leona and Family - Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family in the passing of Bob. Jim and Sharon Nash
  7. Guest: Elise Hottel | bedford in
    Date: May 11, 2017
    Leona, So VERY sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
  8. Guest: Joyce M. Jeffries, OHS Class of 1963 | Bedford IN
    Date: May 11, 2017
    Bob was a great guy, he was in my brother Jimmie's class and he and Jimmie were pretty good friends. I was two years ahead of them, but I always liked Bob, he was kind, intelligent and congenial and always fun to be around. I was so sad to hear of his passing and my heart goes out to his family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
  9. Guest: Mary Sturgis | Odon, IN
    Date: May 11, 2017
    Leona, i am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and family. I am so saddened to hear of this. I worked with Bob for several years at Crane. We went on travel the 1 and only time he traveled for the government. We were sent to the wrong town, and Bob said he'd never travel again for the government. And he didn't! We always laughed about that trip! Bob was a friend to me and always made me smile. Bob will be missed by many. My prayers to you and him. Mary
  10. Guest: Angela Cosentino | Mitchell, IN
    Date: May 11, 2017
    Dear Leona and family, Sending wishes of sincere sympathy and condolence to you and your family. Will always remember Bob working in "Supply" as a purchasing agent, particularly when we both worked in Building 64. He always had something funny to say "to the lawyer", and often brightened my day. So sorry for your loss.
  11. Guest: Joe Glasgow | Bedford, IN
    Date: May 11, 2017
    Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. A positive influence in the two years, I played baseball for him.
  12. Guest: Donna Thornton Ray | Louisville, Kentucky
    Date: May 11, 2017
    Leona, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed working with him at Crane. Your family is in my prayers.
  13. Guest: Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services | Bedford, Ind
    Date: May 10, 2017
    Leona and family and friends: We are all so sorry for your loss.
  14. Guest: Sherry Feller | OOLITIC
    Date: May 10, 2017
    Leona, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always loved Bob and enjoyed working with him at Crane. He will be sorely missed and forever remembered. Love you, Sherry Feller
  15. Guest: MHS Class of '54
    Date: May 10, 2017
    Leona, the MHS Class of '54 sends our sincerest sympathy at the passing of our friend Bob. We enjoyed having him attend our gatherings with you. We will miss him greatly. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
  16. Guest: Karel Smith | North Ft Myers
    Date: May 10, 2017
    I remember Bob well, from our days in Purchasing/Contracts in Bldg 64 at Crane. He had such a great speaking voice, and he always had an interesting tale to tell about something. I'm so sorry for your loss of this man and I'm sure he enriched the lives of all who knew him. Remembering a special guy. Karel

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