Russell A. Ross Russell A. Ross, 90, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at his home. He was born in Paulding County, OH on March 4, 1922, he was the son of the late Madison and Hazel (Hauschlater) Ross. Russell was a graduate of Paulding High School, an Army veteran of World War Two a life member of Defiance VFW Post # 3360, a member of the DAV Chapter # 36, a member of the Masons Tuendawie Lodge # 195 and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He had worked as a Dental Lab Technician. He was preceded in death by his wife Fleta I. Colwell who died Oct. 1, 1994, his son Jerry who died Sept. 10, 2006, his first wife Edna May Linn and his parents. Surviving are nieces; Linda Reinhart of Paulding, Marcia (Morris) Brune of Paulding, a nephew; Lanny Ross of Coconut Grove, Florida, great nephews; Scott (Laura) Brune of Ft. Wayne, Greg (Ann) Reinhart of Paulding and a special friend Julia Hart of Paulding. Services at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, Defiance, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27th, with Rev. Eric Peltz officiating. Visitation is 3-9 Tuesday and an hour before services Wednesday at Lawson-Roessner with a Masonic service at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery where VFW Post # 3360 will conduct honorary military graveside rites. Suggested memorials are to the American Heart Association or First Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be shared at www.defiancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

FEB 26. 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512

Service

FEB 27. 11:00 AM (EST)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512