Russell E. Waltmire

Russell E. Waltmire, 83, of Van Wert, Ohio, formerly of Decatur, Indiana passed away on March 1, 2020, at Vancrest in Van Wert, Ohio.

He was born on January 25, 1937 in Dixon, Ohio the son of the late Theodore Waltmire and the late Agnes (Gaskill) Waltmire. He was united in marriage to Carole Murchland on August 9, 1958, in Monroeville, Indiana and she preceded him in death on April 3, 2012. Russell was then united in marriage to Shirley (Gaerke) O’Sullivan-Grunden on August 10, 2013.

Russell was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, Ohio.

He retired in January of 1997, from Dana in Fort Wayne with 37 years of service.

Russell enjoyed traveling and camping throughout the United States. He was also an avid Ohio State fan.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley Waltmire of Van Wert, Ohio; son, Mark (Katrina) Waltmire of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Lynne (James) Hatten of Wilmington, Illinois; three step-children, Tim O’Sullivan, Kelly (Chris) Stemple, and Kathy O’Sullivan; three sisters, Ruth Ann (Roger) Goddard of Sarasota, Florida, Connie Goedde of Van Wert, Ohio, and Judy (Randy) Young of Van Wert, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Kendra (Mike) Ludwig, Christopher, Brian, and Alexander Hatten.

Russell was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Everett and Mary Louise Kessinger; and two brothers, Robert & Harold Waltmire.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, Ohio with Father Stanley Szybka officiating.

The reciting of the Holy Rosary will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur followed by visitation from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and also one hour prior to the service at the church.

Preferred memorial can be made to the Adams County Cancer Coalition or Masses.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.