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Visitation
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Church Of The Annunciation
701 N. Jefferson
Kearney, MO
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Service
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Church Of The Annunciation
701 N. Jefferson
Kearney, MO
10:30 a.m.
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Robert Francis Russell
1936-2014
Robert F. Russell, 77, of Kearney, Mo., passed away April 2, 2014 at Liberty Hospital.
Robert was born to Frank J. and Laura D. Russell and raised in Kansas City, Kans. He graduated from Ward High School, attended St. Benedict’s College in Atchison, Kans., KCK Junior College and the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps as a Naval Aviator and retired with the rank of Major. He flew for Trans World Airlines for 27 years, serving in various positions including management, until his retirement as an International Captain in 1991. He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, the Tailhook Association and the Association of Naval Aviation, Heart of America Chapter and the Northwest Missouri Model A Club. He was a former member of the Confederate Air Force, Valiant Air Command, Experimental Aircraft Association and Warbird’s of America and was active in Airshow flying until 1990. He was a “Life Member” of the T-34 Association, the Marine Corps Reserve Officers and the VFW.
Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Dolores, and a son, Ronald Joseph.
He is survived by his wife, Karolyn; sons, Michael P. Russell and Richard B. Russell; daughter, Karen M. (Roger) Cone; step-son, Ronnie (Leslie) Miller; step-daughter, Deana (Bill) Chapin; brother, Jim Russell; 10 grandchildren, six great grand-children and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services Saturday, April 5, 2014, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 a.m. at Church Of The Annunciation 701 N. Jefferson, Kearney, Mo. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2014 at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kans. In lieu of flowers the family request contributions to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are through Fry-Bross & Spidle, Kearney.
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