Russell Hayden Obituary

Hayden, Russell L. 98 years young, passed away on August 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berdella of 73 years. Proud father of Richard (Deborah), Russell (Sue), Michael, Robert and Kenneth (Marjorie); grandfather of Russell, Elwin, Stephanie, Kristin, Lindsay and Marykate. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the 1891st Engineering Aviation Battalion in China, Burma and India. He also was on the Boy Scout Troop 811 Fathers committee for over 25 years. Interment will be private in Wisconsin. He will he missed.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 31, 2015.

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