Just found out that Russ passed away. He went by Racer on here. Russ was well known in Ohio and was always a big help at the convention. He will be sorely missed. He was a great guy and a very good trapper and a great representative of trappers and trapping.

R.I.P. Russ

Russ and I trapped in Mississippi one year. Great guy REST In PEACE Russ.

Rest in Peace, Russ .

Russ was President of the Osta in the mid 60s. Our conventions were one day events back then on a Sunday. He lived close to where the conventions were held every year. He and his wife would cook a ham for everyone for sandwiches. It got to the point where everyone depended on his lunches so much, that one year he wasn’t able to make the usual convention weekend date. So the members changed the convention to the next weekend. Years later he would step up and serve as a District Director for several years. Rip Russ.

I always enjoyed talking with him at conventions. Rest in peace Russ.

Sorry to hear this. Russ always shook my hand and gave me a hug when I came through the gate at the convention. He had a great run.

I haven't seen in for a number of years but it seemed like yesterday. He always had a smile and handshake for everyone. Just a one of a kind person. RIP Russ.

Hate to hear this. Good man. RIP Russ.