Russ was born June 25, 1927 in Grand Ilsand, NE to Howard and Gladys Arasmith. His family moved to St. Joseph, MO where he spent most of his childhood, graduating from Central High School in 1945. Russ enlisted in the Army Air Force where he served as a radar operator. Upon leaving the Army, Russ attended the American Academy of Art in Chicago before being employed by the St. Joseph New Press in St. Joseph, MO and the Kansas City Star in Kansas City, MO. During his move to California in 1960 Russ married the love of his life, Joan Besche, who preceded him in death in 2007. Russ wrapped up his working career as the Editorial Art Director of the Los Angeles Times, where he was employed for 32 years before retiring in 1992. Russ was also preceded in death by his younger brother, Donald Arasmith. Russ is survived by his older brother, Lester (Nadine) Arasmith, Lincoln, NE, several nieces and nephews and his right hand buddy that looked over him for the last five years of his life, Dave Moyo.
A visitation will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Westminster Memorial Park Carolina Chapel. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 9:45 am at Westminster Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd. Westminster, CA 92683. (714) 893-2421
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