Russell Edward Eilerts, was born to Hersha (Art) Hobart and Mary Hazel (Webb) Eilerts on January 21, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed peacefully on May 14, 2009 at the age of 71 in Latham, Kansas.
Russell was a retired mechanic for over fifty years. He enjoyed fishing at all the "good spots" and telling fish stories about the one that got away. Russell also liked to bowl a good game.
Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Marlene and his brother, Art Eilerts.
Survivors include his only daughter, Kim Zimmerman; three grandchildren, Klint, Melissa and Sean; one great grandaughter, Natalie; sister, Loretta Cox; nieces and nephews; longtime friend, Jo Biggers and her children; and many friends.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17, 2009, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Old Mission Mortuary.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. at Old Mission Mortuary.
Entombment will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Garden Mausoleum, 1801 North Oliver, Wichita, Kansas.
To honor the life of Russell, the family requests donations to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 South Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202, or, Hope Community Church Seeds of Hope, 1831 East 21st , Andover, Kansas, 67002.
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