Russell Edward Julian

Russell E. Julian, age 81, a resident of Moline, Kansas passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 at the Sedan City Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1929 in Moline, Kansas the son Julie and Susan Emaline â€œElectaâ€ (McGlasson) Julian. Russell grew up in Moline and at the age of 17 joined the United States Navy where he achieved the rank of Chief Petty Officer, Machinist Mate and served his country honorably for 20 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. In 1976 while living in California, Russell was united in marriage to Irene Lacy. In 1979 Russell and Irene moved back to Moline. Russell worked as a maintenance mechanic for McDonnell Douglas in Wichita and he also drove a school bus for West Elk School District. He served as an Elder for the Moline Christian Church and Adjutant for the American Legion â€“ Ferguson Spease Post #388 in Moline. Other memberships included Gideonâ€™s International and Fleet Reserve Association. Russell enjoyed reading, boating, horse races and watching John Wayne movies. He is survived by his wife Irene of the home, three sons; Randy Julian of Moline, Kansas, Kenneth Julian of Ponca City, Oklahoma and David Julian of Neodesha, Kansas, one step-son Bill Andrews of Riverside, California, one daughter Kathy Minnick of Yorba Linda, California, one step-daughter Tricia Stoll of Stanton, California, one brother Dale Julian of Sedan, Kansas, one sister Troy Johnston of Salina, Kansas, eleven grandchildren; Laura Ramirez, Heather Kelly, Sara Julian, Eric Minnick, Mike Minnick, Brandon Julian, Angie Julian, Crystal Julian, Corina Julian, Jason Julian and Leslie McMannis and several great grandchildren. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Bob Julian and his step-father Arthur Julian. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Moline Christian Church in Moline, Kansas with Pastor Stan Rumbaugh and Pastor Gary Boles officiating. Visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be at Moline Cemetery. Family suggests contributions be made to the American Legion Post #388 in Moline and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside - Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas.

Russell Edward Julian

October 31, 1929 - August 19, 2011