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Russell D. Hart, 91, Mentone, died at 7:52 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.
He was born south of Milford in Kosciusko County, on March 17, 1932, to Opal Olive Schooley Hart and Kenneth Allan Hart. He was drafted into the Army on Oct. 6, 1952. He was a Korean War veteran and honorably discharged on July 21, 1954, holding the rank of sergeant first class E-7. Russell was a Bronze Star recipient and was selected soldier of the month three months in a row.
On Dec. 31, 1952, he married Retha Mae Hedington.
Friends and family may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Following visitation, a procession will leave the funeral home parking lot to Palestine Cemetery, Palestine. Russell’s life will be celebrated with a graveside service officiated by Pastor Dale Hart with military rites conducted by members of the American Legion Post #49, and V.F.W. #1126, both of Warsaw.
Memorial donations may be directed to Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN 46748.
Arrangements are pending with Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
