Russell Gaither

Gaither, Russell Lee (92) of Deerfield Beach, Florida and Franklin, North Carolina died April 12th, 2012 at his home. He was born at home on June 2, 1919 in Summitville, Indiana to Everett E. and Myrtle (Mann) Gaither.

Russell married Betty Degering at the Presbyterian Church, Wabash, Indiana on February 14, 1943. They just celebrated their 69th Anniversary. He worked for the Hoffmaster Company, Oshkosh, Wisconsin retiring as Ex Vice-President after 28 years. He earned the Beaver award many times for the Boy Scouts. Rotary, Vocational School Board, Elks, and Deacon of the Presbyterian Church. Russell loved antique cars, gardening and the mountains of North Carolina.

He is Survived by his wife, Betty and three children: Diane (Hank) Meuret of Loveland, Colorado, Greg (Kay) Gaither of Carmel, Indiana and Tim (Nancy) Gaither of Jupiter, Florida. A son Steve (deceased). 8 Grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Russell's spirit and drive will be a lasting legacy in the hearts of his children, grandchildren and those whose lives he touched.

Funeral services are pending at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 11241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana.

Kraeer-Becker Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 217 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, Florida is handling the Florida arrangements.

Any memorials may be sent to the Vietnam Veterans of America. Vitas Hospice, or the Boy Scouts of America.