PIERCETON – Russell T. “Russ” Griffin, 74, Pierceton, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Dec. 12, 2014, at his home. He was born May 12, 1940, in Louisville, Ky., to William C. and Helen C. Koif Griffin. On Oct. 27, 1990, in Steger, Ill., he married Karen A. Weber Wagner, who survives in Pierceton. He grew up in the Chicago, Ill., area, graduated from high school in Chicago, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He retired as a concrete truck driver in 1994 from Prairie Material Services, Chicago, after 24 years, and moved to the Pierceton area in 1995 from South Chicago Heights, Ill. He was a life member and past commander of American Legion Post #253, North Webster. Also surviving are a step-daughter, Kelly Brown, Watseka, Ill.; a stepson, Clinton Wagner, Chicago, Ill.; four step-grandchildren; a brother, William Griffin, Lyons, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lois Topefer and Lollie Bonanzio; and two brothers, Richard and David Griffin. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion with Russ Chandler, post chaplain, officiating. Military rites will be performed by the American Legion Post #253. Private burial will be in Marion National Cemetery, 1700 E. 38th St, Marion. Calling is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the American Legion, Ind. 13, North Webster. Owen Family Funeral Home, Ind. 13 and CR 500N, North Webster, is in charge of arrangements. ***** Memorials to the Russell Griffin Family, c/o Karen Griffin or United Service Organizations (USO), 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Envelopes will be available at the American Legion. Condolences may be sent via www.owenfamilyfuneralhome.com