Russell E. Parmer

Russell E. Parmer, age 78, of Bellefontaine, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 peacefully surrounded by his family.

He was born a son of Martin and Donna (Alexander) Parmer July 17, 1941 in Bellefontaine. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; his parents; a daughter, Melissa Parmer; a granddaughter, Britoni; a grandson, Daniel; brothers, Marion and Merle; a sister, Thelma and an infant brother and sister.

Russell is survived by his loving family daughters, Tammy (Steve Clifton) Anderson and Kim Parmer; sons Russell (Vicki) Parmer, Larry (Sarah) Parmer, and Scott Parmer; grandchildren, Teresa, Tara, Chelsea, Corie, Cody, Justin, Ashley, Destiney, Kiersten, Erica, Gage, Haley, Hunter, Ava, Colyn and Jessica; twenty three great grandchildren; sisters, Nelly Dysert and Maxine True; a brother, Larry (Teddie) Parmer and many nieces and nephews.

Russell retired from the City of Bellefontaine Street Department, was a huge fan of Chieftain Football and loved to wheel and deal.  Russell was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He will be missed by all who love him.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Friends Church in Bellefontaine with Pastor Ray Wolfe officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

The arrangements are in the care of the staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine.

K.J.