Russell Dean Hale, 47, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Stormont Vail Health Center.
He was born Feb. 25, 1965, in Murphysboro, TN, the son of Walter and Lorraine (Neil) Hale. Russell graduated from Washburn Rural High School and Topeka Technical School. He was a past Master at Golden Rule Lodge # 90 A.F. & A.M., Topeka.
Russell is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Sarah, Adam, and Mathew;
parents, Walter and Joan Olga Hale; siblings, Patrick Hale, Diana Beatty, and Julia Luthi; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Hale.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66606. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.