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Russell 'Russ' Pidima
RUSSELL "RUSS" PIDIMA
Lakeview, Ark.
Mr. Russell "Russ" Pidima, 81, of Lakeview, Ark., formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away July 23, 2018. He was born Aug. 16, 1936, to Bohumil "Bo" and Ella Mae (Border) Pidima.
Mr. Pidima graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1954. He entered the Navy immediately after graduation. He did body and fender work and worked at his dad's barbershop. He later was employed by Farmstead Foods. After his retirement, he owned his own woodworking business and lawn service business.
Mr. Pidima enjoyed hot rod cars, fishing, woodworking and working in his yard.
Mr. Pidima is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lois Pidima of the home; one son, Kevin Pidima (Stacey); and two grandchildren, Lauren (Dax) and Shawn, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services are private. Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home. Visit our online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
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