Russell A Bicksler

Freeport, IL, Russell A. Bicksler, age 91, died Sunday August 17, 2014 in Freeport Memorial Hospital, Freeport, IL. Russell Was Born February 23, 1923 in Shannon, IL the son of Archie & Orelda (Brandt) Bicksler. Russell attended Leaf River Schools. Russell married Betty J. Blair on April 6, 1947. Russell worked as a Farmer before driving truck for Northern Propane Gas Company, and he also drove cars for Barkau Automotive. Russell knew everyone and they all knew him. He had a vegetable garden, Russell and Betty loved day trips driving into Wisconsin and Iowa. Russell was a White Sox fan. Russell is survived by his Children: Barbara Moore, Albuquerque, NM; Gene (Diana) Bicksler, Danville, CA; Maryjane (Khalid) Sardar, Rockford, IL; Jim (Jane) Bicksler, Dakota, IL; Jack (Deborah) Bicksler, Stoughton, WI. 13 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren. Brother: Wayne Bicksler, Freeport, IL. 2 Sisters: Ethel Svanda and Dorothy (Tom) Mahon, Both of Byron, IL. 2 Sister in Laws: Leatrice Bicksler: Leaf River, IL and Betty Bicksler, Mt. Morris, IL. Russell is preceded in death by his Parents, Wife: Betty; Brothers: Kenneth and Donald; Sister: Lois Russell, Granddaughter: Autumn Bell, Great Grandson: Noah Bottner, and Son in Law: Todd Moore Funeral Services will be held on Thursday August 21, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL with Rev. Lisa Fike officiating. Burial will be in North Grove Christian Cemetery, Egan, IL. Visitation will be Thursday August 21, 2014 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home. There will be a fellowship reception following the funeral service in Freeport Church of The Brethren, 777 West Pleasant Street, Freeport, IL. Memorials to be determined