Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Joyce, 2 brothers; Bobby and Charles Conn, 3 sisters; Mary Lane, Rebecca Meeker and Helen Bissantz.
Russell is survived by 1 son; Russell E Conn of Miami, FL, 1 sister; Libby Neu of Russellville, 2 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, May 19, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. at the Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville with Pastor Larry Hoop officiating. Military services will be held following the service by the Walter-Miller American Legion Post #394. A gathering of family and friends will be held 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date in Linwood Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Walter-Miller American Legion Post #394, PO Box 44, Russellville, OH 45168.
Friends and Families may sign Russell’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com. Questions call Meeker Funeral Home 937-377-4182.