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Russell Edward Kortepeter

Posted 2019-03-24 by mhenderson
Published in Today's News-Herald on Mar. 22, 2019 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Russell Edward Kortepeter, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday
March 16, 2019 in Lake Havasu City. He was born in Wheeling, West
Virginia on Nov. 28, 1932 to Lester M. and Agnes E. Kortepeter.

After completing high school and some college, he went on to proudly
serve his country in the United States Navy. Russell married the love
of his life July 2, 1955 in Alhambra, California. Together, they had
three children, Gary, Karen, and Gregg. After his time in the service,
he worked for Carnation Co. and Dairy Fresh. In his spare time,
Russell enjoyed boating, camping, and bowling.

He is survived by his loving wife, three children and two
grandchildren, Samantha Carroll and Alex Kortepeter. He is preceded in
death by his parents.

Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Russell's family at
www.mohavememorial.com. Services were placed in the care of Mohave
Memorial Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.




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