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Russell Leon Wampler

  • July 22, 2009 - November 4, 2009
  • Mansfield, Ohio
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“Swampy...so sorry to hear that your father passed away. ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Kay (Brocklesby) Nicholson - SC

“Doris, Dick, Jeff, and family, So sorry to hear about Abe. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Victoria Trapp - Portland, OR

“So sorry to hear of the passing of Abe. Not long ago I met up with Jeff at the football field after many years and him told me his dad was not doing...Read More » ”
3 of 13 | Posted by: Ed Fox & Family - Galion, OH

“Doris and Family, My sympathy is with you and your family with the passing of Abe. He was a very, very special man. He will be missed. Take care...Read More » ”
4 of 13 | Posted by: Sheila - Lykens, OH

“Dick I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Terri Tallman ”
5 of 13 | Posted by: Terri Tallman - Indianapolis, IN

“Swampy and family, so sorry to hear that your dad passed away. I have a lot of fond memories of your parents and mine getting together. He will be...Read More » ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: colleen Hocker schuman - mesa, AZ

“To Dick, Doris and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lisa Dye Hoffman ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Lisa Dye - Galion, OH

“Dick, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. If we can do...Read More » ”
8 of 13 | Posted by: Mike & Sheri Burdette - Galion, OH

“Jeff and Stacy. So sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cathy and Dan Magers ”
9 of 13 | Posted by: Cathy Magers - Bellville, OH

“Dick, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you, at this time. Mernie ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Mernie Bodman - Galion, OH

“Swampy So sorry to hear of your dad passing.Our deepest sympthy to you and all your family. You are in our prayers. Jake and Janet Wilson ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Gerald Wilson - Galion, OH

“Dear Dick: My condolances to you and your family on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. -------- Jessie ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Jessica Siegman - Worthington, OH

“Dick and family, My condolences on the passing of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
13 of 13 | Posted by: Melinda Suver Smith - Tipp City, OH


Russell Leon "Abe" Wampler, 77, of Mansfield, formerly of Galion died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 at MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital. Born July 22, 1932 in Union City, Ind., he was the son of the late Russell Dwight Wampler and Garnett (Huffard) Wampler. He was preceded in death in July 11, 1970 by his wife, Mildred Jane (Riddle) Wampler whom he married on March 29, 1949. Abe retired from General Motors in Ontario after 32 years where he was a millwright. He enjoyed playing golf with his GM buddies and liked to fish, especially while spending time at his former lake front home on Lake Erie. Abe was a snowbird, evading Ohio winters at his home in Destin, Fla. for many years. He liked to travel and visit his son Jeff, where he was stationed in the Coast Guard and his son Dick, when he lived in Calif. Surviving are two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard L. Wampler of Galion and Jeffrey and Stacey Wampler of Crestline; six grandchildren, Briann Jane Wampler, Brooke Renee Beale, Justin (Jenna) Hatfield and Emily, Nolan and Owen Hatfield; his long time companion with whom he shared his home, Doris Neff and her son and fiancée', Steve Neff and Lisa and their daughter, Zoë of Lexington and one brother-in-law, James Nigh of Galion. He was preceded in death by one brother, Chalmer "Chuck" Wampler and one sister, Barbara Nigh. Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home in Galion where services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2009 with Rev. Joe Stafford officiating. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Fairview Cemetery in Galion. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 740 Commerce Drive, Suite B, Perrysburg, OH 43551.