Richmond resident, Russell L. Rudicil Sr., 89, died on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Reid Health in Richmond. Russell was born on December 24, 1932 to B. Arthur and Ethel R. Ross Rudicil in Dearborn County, Indiana. He attended Centerville High School prior to being drafted into the United States Army. Russell proudly served in the Korean War where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, The United Nations Service Medal and the Korean Service Ribbon.
He married the former Torora “Tory” Webb on October 15, 1953 in Dallas, Georgia. Russell was employed with Dana Corp, retiring after twenty-two years of service. He was a member of Richmond Baptist Church. Russell enjoyed spending time tending to his garden, camping all over the United States, and playing his harmonica. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grand and great grandchildren.
He will be deeply missed by all who love him. In addition to his wife of sixty-eight years, Russell is survived by his sons: Russell “Rusty” Rudicil Jr., and his wife Faith of Richmond, Lonnie Rudicil and Cheryl of Liberty, Warren Rudicil of Illinois, Timothy Rudicil and Yvonne of Richmond; daughter: Rebecca Catron and Tim of Richmond; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grand-children; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; many friends. In addition to his parents, Russell is preceded in death by his four brothers; two sisters; grandson: Brian Mathews.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Showalter Blackwell Long, Fosdick Chapel, Liberty with Pastor Kyle Allen of Richmond Baptist officiating. Friends may visit the funeral home Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church in Russell’s honor. For more information or to leave condolences for the family please visit www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.