Russell Harvey

Russell 'Russ' Louis Harvey, age 85, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at Hays Medical Center, of complications from pneumonia. He was born to Ross and Hazel (Shane) Harvey on November 20, 1926, in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Married to Ruth Ailene Daubendiek on September 20, 1946 in Jefferson, Iowa.

Russ was a longtime businessman owning and operating Tower Auto Plaza and Tower Wholesale and Leasing, Inc. He was a veteran of the US Army, and a longtime supporter of the Russell community. He served on the board of the Russell Regional Hospital, was a lifetime member of the Russell American Legion, First Congregational Church, Elks Lodge, and Shriners.

Beloved husband of Ruth of Russell, KS; loving father of his three daughters, Stephany Harvey (Michael Thrasher) of Independence, IA, Susan (Ray) Winchester of Gibbon, NE and Kathleen (Arnie Whaley) Harvey of Russell, KS; sibling of sister, Bethane Barber of Des Moines, IA; caring grandfather of Robert Espe of Iowa City, IA, James (Kristin) Winchester of Gibbon, NE, Jake (Christina) Winchester of Denver, CO, Kristie (Scott) Crane of Avondale, AZ and Luke (Mary) Harvey of Edgerton, KS, and great-grandchildren Nick and Dylan Crane, Ray Winchester, and Norah Harvey.

It was Russ's request that no services be held, and that his body be donated to assist in medical education to The Mayo Foundation in Rochester, MN.

Memorials should be directed to the First Congregational Church of Russell: 209 East Wisconsin Street Russell, KS 67665.











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