Age 75, of Miami Township, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. He was born February 20, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio. Russel retired from Lorenz Publishing Company in 2004. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jean; daughters & sons-in-law, Janice & Kevin Cunic of West Chester, Lee Anne & Phil Speelman of Centerville, Susan & David Aebker of Oakwood; sister, Libbie Worley of Kettering, brother, George & Gloria Kemp of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Karl, Keith, & Kendall Cunic, James Spangler III & Brian Speelman, Emily, Annika, Trina, & Zach Aebker. There will be a gathering of Family and Friends at 10 AM Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Tobias Funeral Home 5471 Far Hills Ave, Dayton, Ohio, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11 AM. Internment: David’s Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton. Messages of sympathy and support for the family may be made at: www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.