Russell E. Markel's Obituary
Russell Markel Obituary
Russell E. Markel, 78, of Elyria, died November 18, 2020 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born August 1, 1942 in Elyria and from 1960-1962 served with the United States Army. For 40 years, Russell was employed as a truck driver at BFI, retiring in 2008. He was a founding member of Elyria Baptist Church and also a member of Elyria Moose Lodge and Elyria VFW #1079. He had enjoyed playing softball and working on cars. Russell is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karla E. (nee Huber); son, Russell E. Markel; daughter, Eva (Drew) Hill, both of Elyria; 6 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Darlene Kovar. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandy Smith in 2019; parents, Russell and Mary Markel; brother, Lester Markel; and a sister, Jean Easterly. A private burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.
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