1933
Russell
2013
Russell Dean Haskell
June 25, 1933 — May 1, 2013
Russell Dean Haskell, age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dean was born June 25, 1933, in Sweetser, Indiana, the son of the late Roy and Lucille (Amos) Haskell. He married Cheryl Miller, and they enjoyed 31 years together.
Dean was a Lab Technician at Thompson Consumer Electronics (RCA) for 41 years until his retirement. He was also an Army Veteran.
Dean excelled in basketball and baseball in his younger years and later enjoyed playing golf at Shady Hills Golf Course for more than 30 years. He was also an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed traveling with his sons and grandsons to Wrigley Field. Dean was a strong family man and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include: wife, Cheryl Haskell of Marion; two sons, Mike (Susan) Haskell of Indianapolis, and Brad Haskell of Marion; step-son, Lance Miller of Indianapolis; brother, Terry (Sandy) Haskell; two sisters, Eleanor Wright and Sue (Ron) Edwards; and three grandchildren, Ross Haskell, Hannah Haskell and Matthew Haskell.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Max and Don Haskell.
Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with Jeff Timmons officiating.
Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Noon.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Grant County Community Foundation; or the United Way of Grant County.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.
Dean was born June 25, 1933, in Sweetser, Indiana, the son of the late Roy and Lucille (Amos) Haskell. He married Cheryl Miller, and they enjoyed 31 years together.
Dean was a Lab Technician at Thompson Consumer Electronics (RCA) for 41 years until his retirement. He was also an Army Veteran.
Dean excelled in basketball and baseball in his younger years and later enjoyed playing golf at Shady Hills Golf Course for more than 30 years. He was also an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed traveling with his sons and grandsons to Wrigley Field. Dean was a strong family man and a member of the American Legion.
Survivors include: wife, Cheryl Haskell of Marion; two sons, Mike (Susan) Haskell of Indianapolis, and Brad Haskell of Marion; step-son, Lance Miller of Indianapolis; brother, Terry (Sandy) Haskell; two sisters, Eleanor Wright and Sue (Ron) Edwards; and three grandchildren, Ross Haskell, Hannah Haskell and Matthew Haskell.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Max and Don Haskell.
Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, with Jeff Timmons officiating.
Burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Indiana on Monday, May 6, 2013 at Noon.
Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, Indiana.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Grant County Community Foundation; or the United Way of Grant County.
Online condolences may be made at www.ravenchoate.com.
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