Russell Wallerich

RUSSELL WALLERICH

Keota

Russell James Wallerich, 82, of Green River, Wyo., formerly of Keota, passed away Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the Mission at Castle Rock in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River and a former resident of Keota, Iowa, Mr. Wallerich died following a brief illness.

He was born in Clear Creek, Keokuk County, Iowa, on June 2, 1933, the son of Homer John and Irene Margaret Dumont Wallerich. Russell attended schools in Keota, Keokuk County, and was a 1951 graduate of Keota High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years. His interests included spending time outdoors and collecting arrowheads. He was a member of Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include three brothers, Keith (Jeanne) Wallerich of Keota, Melvin (Barb) Wallerich of Burlington and Ron (Annette) Wallerich of Fairfax; five sisters, Jeanine (Harold) Hall of Ames, Rita Harnish of Cedar Rapids, Barbara (Don) Soutter of Mitchellville, Suzanne (Dick) Sheaffer of Windsor Heights and Linda (Mike) Forret of Adel; brother-in-law, Harold Peiffer of Des Moines; many nieces and nephews; and his special friends, Jim and Lori Rockhold of Green River, Wyo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Rose Marie Peiffer; and two brothers, Ted Wallerich and Charles Wallerich.

Memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota. Private family burial will take place.

A memorial fund has been established for the Keota Veterans Memorial.

Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Russell and his family.

Tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.