Sheriff Dale W. Russell

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• Military Service: Abt 1943; World War II - US Army

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OBITUARY 30 April 2003
The Potter Enterprise (weekly newspaper), Coudersport, Potter Co., PA

Dale W. Russell
Dale W. "Bill" Russell, 75, of Coudersport, former Potter County Sheriff, died unexpectedly Sunday (April 27, 2003) at his home. Born March 10, 1928, in Coudersport, he was the son of William H. and Dorothy White Russell. On Oct. 18, 1947, in Coudersport, he married Lorraine Mitchell, who survives. Mr. Russell was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Army. He was employed with the former Damascus Tanning Company and was a self-employed farmer and logger for many years. He had also worked with Hammermill Paper Company and was supervisor for Eulalia Township. He had operated the Quaker State Garage. From 1984-1995, Mr. Russell served as Potter County Sheriff. He was a member of the American Legion Potter Post 192 and the Pennsylvania Sheriff's Association. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters, Connie (Larry) Wykoff, Christie Marshall, and Sandy (Barry)Whitman, all of Coudersport; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard (Violet) Russell of Coudersport and Dr. Gary (Ella) Russell of Richmond Hill, GA; one sister, Berdina (Myrl) Knickerbocker of Coudersport; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Russell and Betty Russell, and one brother, Gifford Russell. Friends called from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday (April 29, 2003) and may call from noon to 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Fickinger Funeral Home, Coudersport, when funeral services will be held with the Rev. H.D. Youngblood officiating. Burial will be in Homer Cemetery, Inez. Military rites will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Potter County Honor Guard.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Potter County Unit, 538 East Second St. #1, Coudersport, PA 16915, or to the American Heart Association, 440 N. Front St., Clearfield, PA 16830.

Dale married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]