Russell E Hempel, 76, passed away November 15, 2018. He was born to the late Edward Frank and Dorothy Mae Hempel on January 31, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Russ is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barbara Hempel; two sons Adam (Ria) Hempel, Matthew (Jeni) Hempel; six grandchildren Skyler, Jackson, Haven, Annika, Addisyn, Jacob; siblings Gary (Barbara) Hempel, Guy (Michelle) Hempel, Mary Grace (Charles) Wilkie and Brian (Judy) Hempel. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Roger Hempel. A visitation will be held at Rose Hill Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 from 10am-12pm with a funeral service to follow at 12pm. Burial to take place at Rose Hill Burial Park.