Keith Russell

He was a long time resident of Gahanna, Ohio. He grew up in Columbus Ohio graduating from Brookhaven High School (1968) and Franklin University with a BA in Business.

As a child, Keith liked to build models, play football, and go on vacations. Keith developed a love of cars and firearm restoration. In his later years, he liked to go to car auctions, watch the History channel, and spend time with his 2001 Corvette.

He was a data analyst at the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Keith met his wife Linda at a family owned business. They have two children; Ryan who resides in Burbank, California and Mark, (who passed away in 2015.)

He was a Roman Catholic who attended services at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish with his wife for many years.

Keith will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. He loved Italian food, action movies and the Beach Boys. He loved visiting Sunset Beach, North Carolina and San Francisco, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Linda (Thibaut) Russell, son Ryan Russell, sister Nora (Russell) Bolon and many beloved family members. Family will receive friends from 2 to 7 pm, Monday, June 22 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST, Gahanna with a prayer service to be held at 6:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am, Tuesday, June 23 at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish, Father Theodore Sill officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.

Contributions in Keith's memory may be made to the Kids 'n Kamp, St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish, or Heartland Hospice.