Robert Eugene Russell

Robert Eugene Russell, 92, of Leo, Ind., passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Parkview Hospital Randallia. Born December 6, 1928 in Kalamazoo, Mich., he was a son of the late James and Grace Russell. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1950-1952. Robert was a watchmaker, jeweler, and owner of Liechty Jewelry in Angola, Ind., and owner of the Dairy Queen on Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne. He attended Brookside Church, Fort Wayne, and was an active member of the Ambassadors Sunday School Class. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Wilma Lee Russell of Leo, Ind.; sons, Gregory S. (Brenda) Russell of Spencerville, Ind., Todd M. (Renee) Russell of Rockledge, Fla., and Mark E. (Amy) Russell of Salt Lake City, Utah; five grandchildren, Jennifer (Mitch) Spidel of Calif., Ashley (Greg) Rohrs of Mich., Briana Russell of Ky., Sierra Jones of Fla., and Natalie Russell of Utah; eight great grandchildren; siblings, James (Cary) Russell of Holland, Mich., John (Terri) Russell of Mich., Fred (Sharon) Russell of Cassopolis, Mich., Mary (Howard) Mack of Texas, and Betty West of N.C. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Genevieve Sousley, Ralph Russell, and Phil Russell. Memorial Service is noon on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Advantage Highland Park, 2403 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior. Inurnment will be at West Jamestown Cemetery, Fremont, Ind. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagehighlandpark.com.